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

The pair of accused attackers who carried out the lethal attack at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, appear to have been lone actors, according to Australian police.

Authorities also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included arriving in the main city Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo returned to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Training During Visit

Investigators have stated the pair did not undergo any form of terrorist instruction or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Initial inquiries from Philippine officials point to they "rarely left" their hotel.

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

"Our teams are currently reviewing the material," the commissioner said, explaining that early reviews suggest that "these individuals are suspected to have acted alone."

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett told media on Tuesday that CCTV footage showing the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been provided to domestic investigators.

"There is no evidence to support the idea these alleged offenders were part of a larger organization, or were instructed by external parties to carry out an incident," Commissioner Barrett said.

But, the duo were also not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, the official clarified. She emphasized that, as the inquiry is continuing, fresh information could come to light.

Motivation and Court Proceedings

Previously, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese commented it looks as though both accused gunmen were "inspired by ISIS" ideology.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—allegedly opened fire on attendees at the Hanukkah celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is scheduled to face court in April.

Travel Information

In the wake following the shooting, border authorities in the Philippines reported that the father had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport.

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

Davao is a large urban center on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. It is noted that, Islamist groups have reportedly operate in less developed parts of southern and western Mindanao.