Alleged Bondi Shooters Acted Independently and Received No Preparation in the Philippines, Police State.

The pair of accused attackers responsible for the lethal attack at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, according to national police.

Investigators further stated that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included landing in the capital Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The pair flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Preparation During Visit

Investigators indicate the individuals did not receive any form of terrorist coaching or "logistical preparation" during their visit in the Philippines. Preliminary findings from Philippine authorities point to they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation.

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

"Our teams are actively examining the material," she said, adding that preliminary reviews indicate that "these individuals are suspected to have been lone actors."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed the press on Tuesday that surveillance material documenting the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian authorities.

"There is little to no indication to suggest these suspects were part of a broader organization, or were instructed by external parties to execute an attack," the police chief emphasized.

But, the men were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, Commissioner Barrett added. She underscored that, since the probe is ongoing, fresh information might come to light.

Inspiration and Court Charges

Previously, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese said it appears both accused attackers were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views.

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

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These include 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 reported that the older suspect had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport.

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

Davao is a expansive urban center on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. The region is known because, Islamist fighters have been known to operate in poorer parts of central and south-western Mindanao.