🔗 Share this article Alleged Bondi Beach Shooters Acted Alone and Received No Training in the Philippines, Investigators State. Australian Federal Police say there is lack of proof the alleged Bondi attackers acted as members of a wider network. The pair of accused gunmen who carried out the lethal shooting at a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, according to Australian police. Investigators additionally revealed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved landing in the main city Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo returned to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Preparation During Visit Investigators have stated the pair did not undergo any type of terrorist instruction or "logistical preparation" during their visit in the Philippines. Preliminary findings from Philippine authorities indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation. The incident—declared Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been formally declared a act of terrorism. "Our teams are currently analyzing the material," she said, noting that early assessments suggest that "the alleged offenders are suspected to have acted alone." National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been provided to domestic investigators. "Our investigation shows no evidence to support the idea these accused individuals were members of a larger network, or were instructed by others to perpetrate an incident," she stated. Yet, the pair were likewise not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, she clarified. She emphasized that, as the investigation is continuing, fresh information might surface. Inspiration and Legal Proceedings Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it seems both alleged attackers were "inspired by Islamic State" extremist views. During the attack, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—allegedly shot guests at the Hanukkah event. Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 crimes. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is expected to face court in April. Travel Information In the aftermath following the shooting, border officials in the Philippines stated that the father had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport. The two had stated the metropolis of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked return flight to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a sprawling city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. Historically, Islamist militants have been known to operate in impoverished parts of southern and western Mindanao.
Australian Federal Police say there is lack of proof the alleged Bondi attackers acted as members of a wider network. The pair of accused gunmen who carried out the lethal shooting at a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, according to Australian police. Investigators additionally revealed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved landing in the main city Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo returned to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Preparation During Visit Investigators have stated the pair did not undergo any type of terrorist instruction or "logistical preparation" during their visit in the Philippines. Preliminary findings from Philippine authorities indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation. The incident—declared Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been formally declared a act of terrorism. "Our teams are currently analyzing the material," she said, noting that early assessments suggest that "the alleged offenders are suspected to have acted alone." National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been provided to domestic investigators. "Our investigation shows no evidence to support the idea these accused individuals were members of a larger network, or were instructed by others to perpetrate an incident," she stated. Yet, the pair were likewise not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, she clarified. She emphasized that, as the investigation is continuing, fresh information might surface. Inspiration and Legal Proceedings Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it seems both alleged attackers were "inspired by Islamic State" extremist views. During the attack, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—allegedly shot guests at the Hanukkah event. Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 crimes. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is expected to face court in April. Travel Information In the aftermath following the shooting, border officials in the Philippines stated that the father had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport. The two had stated the metropolis of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked return flight to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a sprawling city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. Historically, Islamist militants have been known to operate in impoverished parts of southern and western Mindanao.