Alleged Bondi Attackers Operated Solo and Did Not Preparation in the Southeast Asian Nation, Investigators Say.

The pair of accused attackers responsible for the deadly shooting at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, appear to have acted alone, per Australian law enforcement.

Police further stated that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old 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 duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Training During Stay

Investigators have stated the pair did not partake in any type of terrorist instruction or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Preliminary inquiries from Philippine officials indicate they "rarely left" their accommodation.

The shooting—labeled as Australia's most severe mass shooting since 1996—has been formally designated a terrorist incident.

"Our teams are actively reviewing the evidence," the commissioner said, explaining that early assessments indicate that "the alleged offenders are believed to have acted alone."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed reporters on Tuesday that security camera video documenting the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been provided to Australian authorities.

"There is no evidence to indicate these accused individuals were members of a larger organization, or were directed by external parties to perpetrate an incident," she said.

But, the men were additionally not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, she added. She emphasized that, since the inquiry is still active, fresh information might emerge.

Ideology and Legal Proceedings

Previously, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese commented it looks as though both accused attackers were "influenced by the so-called Islamic State" ideology.

During the incident, Sajid Akram was shot dead by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with rifles—allegedly shot attendees at the Hanukkah celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the shooting, has been charged with 59 offences. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is due to face court in April.

Immigration Particulars

In the wake following the shooting, border officials in the Philippines indicated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The pair had stated the metropolis of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary southern island. Historically, Islamist groups have reportedly operate in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.