Suspected Bondi Beach Gunmen Acted Independently and Received No Instruction in the Philippines, Investigators State.

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

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 itinerary involved landing in the capital Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The pair flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Planning During Stay

Authorities indicate the individuals did not undergo any form of attack-related training or "logistical preparation" during their visit in the Philippines. Initial findings from Philippine authorities indicate they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation.

The attack—declared Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been formally designated a terrorist incident.

"We are currently examining the evidence," the commissioner stated, noting that preliminary assessments indicate that "the two men are alleged to have been lone actors."

Australian Federal Police Chief Krissy Barrett briefed reporters on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic investigators.

"There is no evidence to suggest these alleged offenders were members of a broader terrorist cell, or were directed by others to carry out an attack," she said.

But, the men were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, she noted. She stressed that, since the inquiry is still active, fresh information may emerge.

Inspiration and Court Proceedings

Previously, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it looks as though both alleged gunmen were "motivated by Islamic State" beliefs.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—allegedly opened fire on participants at the Jewish festival event.

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

Travel Particulars

In the wake following the attack, immigration officials in the Philippines indicated that the father had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport.

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

Davao is a large metropolis on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. The region is known because, Militant groups have reportedly operate in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.