Accused Bondi Beach Shooters Acted Solo and Did Not Undergo Preparation in the Philippines, Investigators State.

The pair of accused attackers responsible for the lethal attack at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have been lone actors, according to national law enforcement.

Investigators further stated that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included arriving in the main city Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The duo returned to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Preparation During Stay

Investigators have stated the duo did not receive any form of terrorist instruction or "organizing" during their time in the Philippines. Early investigations from Philippine authorities suggest they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.

The attack—labeled as Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been formally designated a terrorist incident.

"Our teams are currently examining the material," the commissioner stated, noting that initial assessments suggest that "the two men are believed to have acted alone."

Australian Federal Police Chief Krissy Barrett briefed reporters on Tuesday that surveillance material showing the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been provided to domestic authorities.

"Our investigation shows no evidence to support the idea these suspects were part of a wider organization, or were acting on orders from others to perpetrate an attack," the police chief said.

But, the duo were also not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, she added. She stressed that, given that the inquiry is continuing, new evidence might surface.

Inspiration and Court Proceedings

Previously, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it looks as though both alleged gunmen were "influenced by ISIS" ideology.

During the incident, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—are accused of having opened fire on participants at the Jewish festival event.

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

Immigration Particulars

In the wake following the shooting, border authorities in the Philippines stated that the father had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The pair had stated the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a sprawling metropolis on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary island in the south. It is noted that, Islamist fighters have been known to be active in less developed parts of southern and western Mindanao.