🔗 Share this article Accused Bondi Beach Gunmen Operated Alone and Did Not Undergo Instruction in the Southeast Asian Nation, Police Say. Australian law enforcement say there is no evidence the accused Bondi Beach gunmen operated as members of a broader group. The two alleged attackers who carried out the fatal attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, according to national law enforcement. Police additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included landing in the main city Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November. No Evidence of Planning During Trip Police have stated the pair did not undergo any type of attack-related instruction or "planning" during their visit in the Philippines. Early findings from local authorities suggest they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation. The shooting—described as Australia's deadliest firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally classified as a terrorist incident. "Our teams are actively analyzing the material," the commissioner said, adding that early reviews show that "the two men are suspected to have operated independently." National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett informed media on Tuesday that surveillance material showing the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been provided to domestic authorities. "Our investigation shows little to no indication to suggest these accused individuals were affiliated with a wider terrorist cell, or were directed by overseas entities to execute an incident," the police chief emphasized. However, the pair were additionally not in the Philippines for tourism, she noted. She stressed that, as the inquiry is continuing, fresh information might emerge. Ideology and Court Proceedings Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it appears both alleged attackers were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" ideology. During the attack, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—allegedly opened fire on guests at the Hanukkah celebration. Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been charged with 59 crimes. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is scheduled to face court in April. Travel Details In the wake following the shooting, immigration officials in the Philippines stated that the father had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport. The two had declared the metropolis of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a expansive city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. The region is known because, Militant fighters have reportedly be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.
Australian law enforcement say there is no evidence the accused Bondi Beach gunmen operated as members of a broader group. The two alleged attackers who carried out the fatal attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, according to national law enforcement. Police additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included landing in the main city Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November. No Evidence of Planning During Trip Police have stated the pair did not undergo any type of attack-related instruction or "planning" during their visit in the Philippines. Early findings from local authorities suggest they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation. The shooting—described as Australia's deadliest firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally classified as a terrorist incident. "Our teams are actively analyzing the material," the commissioner said, adding that early reviews show that "the two men are suspected to have operated independently." National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett informed media on Tuesday that surveillance material showing the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been provided to domestic authorities. "Our investigation shows little to no indication to suggest these accused individuals were affiliated with a wider terrorist cell, or were directed by overseas entities to execute an incident," the police chief emphasized. However, the pair were additionally not in the Philippines for tourism, she noted. She stressed that, as the inquiry is continuing, fresh information might emerge. Ideology and Court Proceedings Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it appears both alleged attackers were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" ideology. During the attack, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—allegedly opened fire on guests at the Hanukkah celebration. Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been charged with 59 crimes. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is scheduled to face court in April. Travel Details In the wake following the shooting, immigration officials in the Philippines stated that the father had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport. The two had declared the metropolis of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a expansive city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. The region is known because, Militant fighters have reportedly be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.