🔗 Share this article Suspected Bondi Attackers Acted Solo and Did Not Training in the Philippines, Authorities Confirm. Australian law enforcement state there is no evidence the alleged Bondi attackers operated as part of a broader terror cell. The two suspected individuals who carried out the lethal shooting at a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have operated independently, according to national law enforcement. Investigators additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included arriving in the capital Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Planning During Visit Authorities have stated the individuals did not receive any type of attack-related instruction or "planning" during their visit in the Philippines. Initial investigations from Philippine authorities point to they "rarely left" their hotel. The incident—described as Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been formally declared a terrorist incident. "Our teams are actively examining the evidence," she stated, adding that initial evaluations indicate that "these individuals are believed to have acted alone." National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett told reporters on Tuesday that security camera video documenting the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators. "Our investigation shows little to no indication to suggest these accused individuals were affiliated with a wider terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from overseas entities to execute an incident," Commissioner Barrett emphasized. Yet, the men were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, the official clarified. She stressed that, given that the probe is still active, fresh information might come to light. Motivation and Court Proceedings In prior statements, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese remarked it seems both alleged attackers were "inspired by ISIS" ideology. During the shooting, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with firearms—are accused of having 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 act of terrorism. He is expected to face court in April. Immigration Particulars In the wake following the attack, border officials in the Philippines reported that the father had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an domestic passport. The pair had stated the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a large urban center on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. Historically, Islamist groups have reportedly be active in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.
Australian law enforcement state there is no evidence the alleged Bondi attackers operated as part of a broader terror cell. The two suspected individuals who carried out the lethal shooting at a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have operated independently, according to national law enforcement. Investigators additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included arriving in the capital Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Planning During Visit Authorities have stated the individuals did not receive any type of attack-related instruction or "planning" during their visit in the Philippines. Initial investigations from Philippine authorities point to they "rarely left" their hotel. The incident—described as Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been formally declared a terrorist incident. "Our teams are actively examining the evidence," she stated, adding that initial evaluations indicate that "these individuals are believed to have acted alone." National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett told reporters on Tuesday that security camera video documenting the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators. "Our investigation shows little to no indication to suggest these accused individuals were affiliated with a wider terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from overseas entities to execute an incident," Commissioner Barrett emphasized. Yet, the men were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, the official clarified. She stressed that, given that the probe is still active, fresh information might come to light. Motivation and Court Proceedings In prior statements, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese remarked it seems both alleged attackers were "inspired by ISIS" ideology. During the shooting, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with firearms—are accused of having 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 act of terrorism. He is expected to face court in April. Immigration Particulars In the wake following the attack, border officials in the Philippines reported that the father had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an domestic passport. The pair had stated the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged journey back to Australia was for Sydney. Davao is a large urban center on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. Historically, Islamist groups have reportedly be active in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.