🔗 Share this article Alleged Bondi Attackers Acted Solo and Did Not Undergo Training in the Philippines, Investigators State. National Federal Police state there is lack of proof the accused Bondi Beach gunmen acted as part of a broader network. The two alleged gunmen responsible for the deadly attack at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, reportedly acted alone, according to Australian law enforcement. Police also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved arriving in the capital Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November. No Evidence of Preparation During Stay Police assert the pair did not partake in any form of terrorist instruction or "logistical preparation" during their time in the Philippines. Early findings from Philippine authorities point to they "hardly ventured out of" 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 actively reviewing the material," she said, adding that preliminary assessments indicate that "the two men are suspected to have been lone actors." Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed reporters on Tuesday that surveillance material tracking the accused attackers' movements in the Philippines had been provided to Australian investigators. "Our investigation shows little to no indication to indicate these suspects were members of a wider terrorist cell, or were directed by overseas entities to perpetrate an act of violence," the police chief said. However, the men were additionally not in the Philippines for tourism, the official noted. She stressed that, given that the probe is continuing, new evidence could surface. Motivation and Legal Proceedings In prior statements, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it looks as though both alleged gunmen were "motivated by ISIS" extremist views. During the incident, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—allegedly opened fire on participants at the Jewish festival celebration. Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been charged with 59 crimes. These comprise 15 counts of murder and one count of carrying out a act of terrorism. He is scheduled to appear in court in April. Immigration Particulars In the days following the attack, immigration authorities in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport. The pair had stated the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a sprawling metropolis on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. The region is known because, Islamist militants have reportedly operate in less developed parts of southern and western Mindanao.
National Federal Police state there is lack of proof the accused Bondi Beach gunmen acted as part of a broader network. The two alleged gunmen responsible for the deadly attack at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, reportedly acted alone, according to Australian law enforcement. Police also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved arriving in the capital Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November. No Evidence of Preparation During Stay Police assert the pair did not partake in any form of terrorist instruction or "logistical preparation" during their time in the Philippines. Early findings from Philippine authorities point to they "hardly ventured out of" 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 actively reviewing the material," she said, adding that preliminary assessments indicate that "the two men are suspected to have been lone actors." Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed reporters on Tuesday that surveillance material tracking the accused attackers' movements in the Philippines had been provided to Australian investigators. "Our investigation shows little to no indication to indicate these suspects were members of a wider terrorist cell, or were directed by overseas entities to perpetrate an act of violence," the police chief said. However, the men were additionally not in the Philippines for tourism, the official noted. She stressed that, given that the probe is continuing, new evidence could surface. Motivation and Legal Proceedings In prior statements, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it looks as though both alleged gunmen were "motivated by ISIS" extremist views. During the incident, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—allegedly opened fire on participants at the Jewish festival celebration. Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been charged with 59 crimes. These comprise 15 counts of murder and one count of carrying out a act of terrorism. He is scheduled to appear in court in April. Immigration Particulars In the days following the attack, immigration authorities in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport. The pair had stated the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a sprawling metropolis on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. The region is known because, Islamist militants have reportedly operate in less developed parts of southern and western Mindanao.