🔗 Share this article Suspected Bondi Shooters Operated Solo and Received No Instruction in the Southeast Asian Nation, Authorities State. Australian Federal Police state there is no evidence the accused Bondi Beach attackers acted as members of a broader terror cell. The two suspected attackers who carried out the deadly attack at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, reportedly operated independently, according to national police. Investigators further stated that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included landing in the capital Manila before transiting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Preparation During Visit Police indicate the individuals did not undergo any type of attack-related coaching or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Early findings from Philippine officials indicate they "mostly stayed in" their hotel. The attack—declared Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally classified as a terrorist incident. "Our teams are actively reviewing the material," the commissioner said, adding that initial reviews indicate that "these individuals are suspected to have acted alone." National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the alleged gunmen's movements in the Philippines had been provided to Australian investigators. "Our investigation shows little to no indication to support the idea these accused individuals were members of a larger terrorist cell, or were instructed by overseas entities to execute an act of violence," she emphasized. However, the duo were additionally not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, the official added. She stressed that, given that the inquiry is continuing, additional details could surface. Motivation and Court Proceedings In prior statements, Australian leader Anthony Albanese said it looks as though both accused attackers were "influenced by ISIS" ideology. During the shooting, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—both armed with rifles—are accused of having targeted participants at the Jewish festival event. Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of carrying out a act of terrorism. He is expected to face court in April. Travel Particulars In the days following the attack, border authorities in the Philippines indicated that the father had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport. The duo had listed the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a sprawling city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. It is noted that, Militant groups have been known to be active in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.
Australian Federal Police state there is no evidence the accused Bondi Beach attackers acted as members of a broader terror cell. The two suspected attackers who carried out the deadly attack at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, reportedly operated independently, according to national police. Investigators further stated that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included landing in the capital Manila before transiting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Preparation During Visit Police indicate the individuals did not undergo any type of attack-related coaching or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Early findings from Philippine officials indicate they "mostly stayed in" their hotel. The attack—declared Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally classified as a terrorist incident. "Our teams are actively reviewing the material," the commissioner said, adding that initial reviews indicate that "these individuals are suspected to have acted alone." National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the alleged gunmen's movements in the Philippines had been provided to Australian investigators. "Our investigation shows little to no indication to support the idea these accused individuals were members of a larger terrorist cell, or were instructed by overseas entities to execute an act of violence," she emphasized. However, the duo were additionally not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, the official added. She stressed that, given that the inquiry is continuing, additional details could surface. Motivation and Court Proceedings In prior statements, Australian leader Anthony Albanese said it looks as though both accused attackers were "influenced by ISIS" ideology. During the shooting, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—both armed with rifles—are accused of having targeted participants at the Jewish festival event. Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of carrying out a act of terrorism. He is expected to face court in April. Travel Particulars In the days following the attack, border authorities in the Philippines indicated that the father had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport. The duo had listed the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a sprawling city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. It is noted that, Militant groups have been known to be active in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.