Accused Bondi Beach Shooters Operated Alone and Received No Training in the Philippines, Authorities Say.

The two alleged attackers who carried out the deadly incident at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, per Australian police.

Police also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included arriving in the capital Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Stay

Police assert the individuals did not partake in any type of attack-related coaching or "organizing" during their time in the Philippines. Preliminary inquiries from local officials indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation.

The shooting—labeled as Australia's worst firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally classified as a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are actively examining the footage," the commissioner said, explaining that early assessments show that "these individuals are suspected to have acted alone."

National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett briefed media on Tuesday that surveillance material showing the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been provided to Australian investigators.

"Our investigation shows no evidence to indicate these alleged offenders were part of a larger organization, or were acting on orders from overseas entities to execute an act of violence," the police chief stated.

But, the duo were also not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, she added. She stressed that, since the inquiry is ongoing, fresh information may come to light.

Ideology and Legal Proceedings

Earlier, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese said it appears both accused attackers were "motivated by the so-called Islamic State" ideology.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—equipped with firearms—are accused of having opened fire on guests at the Jewish festival event.

Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 crimes. These comprise 15 counts of murder and one count of carrying out a terrorist act. He is expected to face court in April.

Immigration Details

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

The pair had declared the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their scheduled return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a sprawling city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. Historically, Militant fighters have reportedly be active in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.