🔗 Share this article Accused Bondi Attackers Acted Alone and Received No Preparation in the Philippines, Authorities State. Australian Federal Police say there is lack of proof the accused Bondi gunmen operated as members of a broader group. The two suspected individuals responsible for the lethal incident at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have been lone actors, per Australian authorities. Police additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included arriving in the main city Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Planning During Trip Investigators indicate the individuals did not undergo any form of attack-related coaching or "logistical preparation" during their visit in the Philippines. Initial findings from Philippine authorities point to they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation. The incident—declared Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been officially classified as a terrorist incident. "We are currently examining the footage," the commissioner stated, adding that preliminary evaluations suggest that "the two men are suspected to have acted alone." National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators. "Our investigation shows no evidence to indicate these suspects were part of a broader organization, or were instructed by external parties to perpetrate an attack," Commissioner Barrett stated. Yet, the men were also not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, she added. She stressed that, given that the inquiry is continuing, additional details may surface. Motivation and Court Charges Previously, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese remarked it seems both alleged attackers were "influenced by Islamic State" extremist views. During the attack, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—allegedly opened fire on guests at the Hanukkah event. Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 offences. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a act of terrorism. He is due to face court in April. Immigration Information In the aftermath following the attack, border authorities in the Philippines indicated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport. The duo had listed the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their scheduled journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a sprawling city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. It is noted that, Militant fighters have reportedly be active in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.
Australian Federal Police say there is lack of proof the accused Bondi gunmen operated as members of a broader group. The two suspected individuals responsible for the lethal incident at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have been lone actors, per Australian authorities. Police additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included arriving in the main city Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Planning During Trip Investigators indicate the individuals did not undergo any form of attack-related coaching or "logistical preparation" during their visit in the Philippines. Initial findings from Philippine authorities point to they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation. The incident—declared Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been officially classified as a terrorist incident. "We are currently examining the footage," the commissioner stated, adding that preliminary evaluations suggest that "the two men are suspected to have acted alone." National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators. "Our investigation shows no evidence to indicate these suspects were part of a broader organization, or were instructed by external parties to perpetrate an attack," Commissioner Barrett stated. Yet, the men were also not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, she added. She stressed that, given that the inquiry is continuing, additional details may surface. Motivation and Court Charges Previously, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese remarked it seems both alleged attackers were "influenced by Islamic State" extremist views. During the attack, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—allegedly opened fire on guests at the Hanukkah event. Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 offences. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a act of terrorism. He is due to face court in April. Immigration Information In the aftermath following the attack, border authorities in the Philippines indicated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport. The duo had listed the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their scheduled journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a sprawling city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. It is noted that, Militant fighters have reportedly be active in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.