Bondi terror attack: alleged gunmen travelled to the Philippines before ‘Isis-inspired’ shooting

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Source: theguardian.com
Bondi terror attack: alleged gunmen travelled to the Philippines before ‘Isis-inspired’ shooting

Police investigating claims Sajid and Naveed Akram received ‘training’ overseas before Sunday’s attack

The father and son duo allegedly behind the Bondi attack appear to have been inspired by Islamic State, the Australian prime minister says, as police confirmed they were investigating why the pair travelled to the Philippines last month.

The New South Wales police commissioner, Mal Lanyon, on Tuesday alleged Naveed Akram, 24, and his 50-year-old father, Sajid, had recently travelled to the Philippines, which was confirmed by authorities in Manila.

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