Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say

Published: 12/30/2025
Alleged Bondi gunmen acted alone and did not train in the Philippines, police say
Australian police confirm that alleged gunmen in the Bondi Beach attack were not part of a wider terror cell and acted alone. Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett states there is no evidence of training or preparation in the Philippines for the December attack. Sajid Akram and his son did not leave their hotel much during their Philippines trip, contradicting initial suspicions of foreign training. Australian authorities are actively reviewing CCTV footage from the Philippines as part of the ongoing investigation into the attack.