🔗 Share this article Accused Bondi Attackers Operated Independently and Did Not Undergo Training in the Philippines, Authorities State. Australian law enforcement say there is no evidence the accused Bondi attackers acted as members of a wider terror cell. The two suspected attackers who carried out the fatal shooting at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, appear to have acted alone, per national police. Investigators also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved landing in the capital Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The duo returned to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Training During Stay Investigators indicate the individuals did not receive any form of attack-related coaching or "organizing" during their stay in the Philippines. Initial investigations from Philippine authorities indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation. The shooting—labeled as Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996—has been formally classified as a act of terrorism. "We are actively examining the material," the commissioner said, noting that initial reviews show that "the two men are alleged to have been lone actors." National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed the press on Tuesday that surveillance material documenting the alleged gunmen's movements in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian authorities. "Our investigation shows no evidence to suggest these alleged offenders were affiliated with a wider terrorist cell, or were directed by others to execute an act of violence," Commissioner Barrett emphasized. Yet, the pair were additionally not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, the official added. She underscored that, given that the inquiry is continuing, additional details might surface. Ideology and Legal Proceedings Previously, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it looks as though both accused gunmen were "inspired by Islamic State" beliefs. During the attack, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—are accused of having shot participants at the Hanukkah celebration. Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been charged with 59 charges. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is due to face court in April. Travel Particulars In the aftermath following the attack, immigration authorities in the Philippines stated that the father had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport. The two had stated the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a sprawling city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. Historically, Islamist militants have been known to operate in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.
Australian law enforcement say there is no evidence the accused Bondi attackers acted as members of a wider terror cell. The two suspected attackers who carried out the fatal shooting at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, appear to have acted alone, per national police. Investigators also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved landing in the capital Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The duo returned to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Training During Stay Investigators indicate the individuals did not receive any form of attack-related coaching or "organizing" during their stay in the Philippines. Initial investigations from Philippine authorities indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation. The shooting—labeled as Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996—has been formally classified as a act of terrorism. "We are actively examining the material," the commissioner said, noting that initial reviews show that "the two men are alleged to have been lone actors." National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed the press on Tuesday that surveillance material documenting the alleged gunmen's movements in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian authorities. "Our investigation shows no evidence to suggest these alleged offenders were affiliated with a wider terrorist cell, or were directed by others to execute an act of violence," Commissioner Barrett emphasized. Yet, the pair were additionally not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, the official added. She underscored that, given that the inquiry is continuing, additional details might surface. Ideology and Legal Proceedings Previously, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it looks as though both accused gunmen were "inspired by Islamic State" beliefs. During the attack, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—are accused of having shot participants at the Hanukkah celebration. Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been charged with 59 charges. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is due to face court in April. Travel Particulars In the aftermath following the attack, immigration authorities in the Philippines stated that the father had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport. The two had stated the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a sprawling city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. Historically, Islamist militants have been known to operate in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.