Alleged Bondi Beach Gunmen Operated Independently and Received No Preparation in the Philippines, Police Confirm.

The two suspected gunmen responsible for the lethal shooting at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, appear to have acted alone, as stated by Australian police.

Police further stated that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved landing in the main city Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Training During Trip

Authorities assert the duo did not partake in any form of attack-related coaching or "organizing" during their time in the Philippines. Early inquiries from Philippine officials indicate they "mostly stayed in" their hotel.

The incident—described as Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been formally classified as a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are currently analyzing the footage," the commissioner stated, adding that preliminary reviews indicate that "these individuals are alleged to have operated independently."

National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett told media on Tuesday that security camera video documenting the accused attackers' whereabouts in the Philippines had been provided to Australian authorities.

"There is no evidence to suggest these alleged offenders were members of a wider organization, or were acting on orders from overseas entities to execute an incident," she said.

But, the pair were additionally not in the Philippines as tourists, Commissioner Barrett noted. She underscored that, as the inquiry is continuing, fresh information could come to light.

Ideology and Court Charges

Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it appears both accused attackers were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" ideology.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was shot dead by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—are accused of having targeted guests at the Jewish festival celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These comprise 15 counts of murder and one count of carrying out a terrorist act. He is due to appear in court in April.

Immigration Information

In the wake following the attack, border officials in the Philippines reported that the older suspect had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an domestic passport.

The two had listed the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their scheduled return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large urban center on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. It is noted that, Militant militants have reportedly be active in poorer parts of central and south-western Mindanao.