Accused Bondi Beach Attackers Acted Independently and Did Not Undergo Instruction in the Southeast Asian Nation, Police Say.

The two suspected individuals responsible for the fatal shooting at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have operated independently, according to Australian authorities.

Investigators additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved landing in the main city Manila before transiting that same day to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Training During Trip

Police have stated the duo did not receive any form of attack-related training or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Preliminary investigations from local authorities point to they "mostly stayed in" their hotel.

The incident—declared Australia's most severe mass shooting since 1996—has been officially classified as a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are currently examining the material," she said, noting that preliminary reviews show that "the two men are alleged to have operated independently."

National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian authorities.

"Our investigation shows no evidence to support the idea these suspects were affiliated with a wider organization, or were acting on orders from overseas entities to execute an act of violence," Commissioner Barrett stated.

Yet, the men were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, the official added. She emphasized that, given that the investigation is continuing, additional details might surface.

Motivation and Court Proceedings

Previously, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese said it looks as though both alleged attackers were "influenced by ISIS" ideology.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—equipped with firearms—allegedly targeted guests at the Jewish festival celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 crimes. These include 15 charges of murder and one count of carrying out a act of terrorism. He is scheduled to appear in court in April.

Immigration Details

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

The duo had declared the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a expansive metropolis on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. It is noted that, Islamist groups have reportedly be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.