🔗 Share this article Alleged Bondi Attackers Operated Alone and Did Not Training in the Southeast Asian Nation, Investigators State. National Federal Police say there is lack of proof the accused Bondi Beach gunmen operated as members of a wider network. The two alleged attackers responsible for the deadly incident at a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, per Australian law enforcement. Authorities also confirmed 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 arriving in the main city Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Preparation During Trip Investigators have stated the duo did not receive any type of attack-related coaching or "organizing" during their stay in the Philippines. Preliminary findings from local authorities indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation. The shooting—described as Australia's most severe mass shooting since 1996—has been officially classified as a act of terrorism. "We are currently examining the footage," the commissioner said, explaining that early reviews show that "these individuals are suspected to have been lone actors." National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett told reporters on Tuesday that security camera video tracking the accused attackers' movements in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators. "Our investigation shows no evidence to suggest these accused individuals were affiliated with a broader organization, or were directed by others to execute an attack," Commissioner Barrett said. Yet, the duo were additionally not in the Philippines for tourism, Commissioner Barrett noted. She underscored that, as the inquiry is continuing, fresh information could emerge. Ideology and Legal Proceedings Previously, Australian leader Anthony Albanese remarked it looks as though both accused gunmen were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views. During the shooting, Sajid Akram was shot dead by police. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—allegedly targeted attendees at the Jewish festival event. Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the shooting, has been charged with 59 offences. These comprise 15 counts of murder and one count of perpetrating a act of terrorism. He is scheduled to appear in court in April. Travel Particulars In the aftermath following the shooting, border authorities in the Philippines stated that the father had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport. The duo had listed 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 east of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary southern island. The region is known because, Islamist groups have reportedly be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.
National Federal Police say there is lack of proof the accused Bondi Beach gunmen operated as members of a wider network. The two alleged attackers responsible for the deadly incident at a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, per Australian law enforcement. Authorities also confirmed 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 arriving in the main city Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Preparation During Trip Investigators have stated the duo did not receive any type of attack-related coaching or "organizing" during their stay in the Philippines. Preliminary findings from local authorities indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation. The shooting—described as Australia's most severe mass shooting since 1996—has been officially classified as a act of terrorism. "We are currently examining the footage," the commissioner said, explaining that early reviews show that "these individuals are suspected to have been lone actors." National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett told reporters on Tuesday that security camera video tracking the accused attackers' movements in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators. "Our investigation shows no evidence to suggest these accused individuals were affiliated with a broader organization, or were directed by others to execute an attack," Commissioner Barrett said. Yet, the duo were additionally not in the Philippines for tourism, Commissioner Barrett noted. She underscored that, as the inquiry is continuing, fresh information could emerge. Ideology and Legal Proceedings Previously, Australian leader Anthony Albanese remarked it looks as though both accused gunmen were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views. During the shooting, Sajid Akram was shot dead by police. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—allegedly targeted attendees at the Jewish festival event. Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the shooting, has been charged with 59 offences. These comprise 15 counts of murder and one count of perpetrating a act of terrorism. He is scheduled to appear in court in April. Travel Particulars In the aftermath following the shooting, border authorities in the Philippines stated that the father had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport. The duo had listed 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 east of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary southern island. The region is known because, Islamist groups have reportedly be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.