🔗 Share this article Accused Bondi Attackers Acted Solo and Did Not Undergo Training in the Southeast Asian Nation, Police Say. Australian Federal Police assert there is no evidence the alleged Bondi Beach gunmen acted as members of a wider terror cell. The two alleged attackers responsible for the lethal incident at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, appear to have been lone actors, as stated by Australian police. Authorities also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included landing in the main city Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Training During Visit Police assert the pair did not receive any form of terrorist coaching or "logistical preparation" during their stay in the Philippines. Early investigations from local officials indicate they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation. The attack—declared Australia's deadliest firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally classified as a act of terrorism. "Our teams are actively examining the material," she said, explaining that early evaluations show that "the two men are believed to have been lone actors." National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage showing the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic investigators. "There is little to no indication to indicate these alleged offenders were part of a wider organization, or were directed by overseas entities to carry out an act of violence," she stated. But, the men were also not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, the official clarified. She underscored that, since the inquiry is continuing, fresh information may surface. Motivation and Court Charges Earlier, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese commented it seems both accused attackers were "motivated by Islamic State" ideology. During the incident, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—equipped with rifles—allegedly targeted attendees at the Hanukkah event. Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These encompass 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is expected to appear in court in April. Travel Particulars In the aftermath following the shooting, immigration officials in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic 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 sprawling metropolis on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. Historically, Islamist militants have been known to be active in less developed parts of southern and western Mindanao.
Australian Federal Police assert there is no evidence the alleged Bondi Beach gunmen acted as members of a wider terror cell. The two alleged attackers responsible for the lethal incident at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, appear to have been lone actors, as stated by Australian police. Authorities also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included landing in the main city Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November. Lack of Proof of Training During Visit Police assert the pair did not receive any form of terrorist coaching or "logistical preparation" during their stay in the Philippines. Early investigations from local officials indicate they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation. The attack—declared Australia's deadliest firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally classified as a act of terrorism. "Our teams are actively examining the material," she said, explaining that early evaluations show that "the two men are believed to have been lone actors." National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage showing the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic investigators. "There is little to no indication to indicate these alleged offenders were part of a wider organization, or were directed by overseas entities to carry out an act of violence," she stated. But, the men were also not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, the official clarified. She underscored that, since the inquiry is continuing, fresh information may surface. Motivation and Court Charges Earlier, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese commented it seems both accused attackers were "motivated by Islamic State" ideology. During the incident, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—equipped with rifles—allegedly targeted attendees at the Hanukkah event. Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These encompass 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is expected to appear in court in April. Travel Particulars In the aftermath following the shooting, immigration officials in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic 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 sprawling metropolis on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. Historically, Islamist militants have been known to be active in less developed parts of southern and western Mindanao.