Alleged Bondi Beach Shooters Operated Independently and Did Not Undergo Training in the Southeast Asian Nation, Investigators Confirm.

The two alleged attackers who carried out the deadly incident at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have operated independently, according to national police.

Investigators also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included arriving in the main city Manila before transiting that same day to Davao City. The pair returned to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Planning During Trip

Investigators assert the duo did not receive any form of attack-related coaching or "planning" during their visit in the Philippines. Preliminary investigations from local officials indicate they "rarely left" their accommodation.

The attack—described as Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996—has been officially classified as a terrorist incident.

"We are currently reviewing the footage," she said, explaining that initial reviews show that "the two men are suspected to have operated independently."

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed media on Tuesday that surveillance material showing the accused attackers' whereabouts in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic authorities.

"There is little to no indication to indicate these accused individuals were members of a wider organization, or were acting on orders from external parties to execute an incident," Commissioner Barrett stated.

But, the duo were also not in the Philippines for tourism, she noted. She emphasized that, as the inquiry is continuing, new evidence might come to light.

Motivation and Court Proceedings

In prior statements, Australian leader Anthony Albanese commented it seems both accused attackers were "influenced by Islamic State" extremist views.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—both armed with rifles—allegedly targeted guests at the Jewish festival event.

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

Travel Information

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

The two had listed the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their scheduled journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a sprawling metropolis on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. It is noted that, Islamist fighters have reportedly operate in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.