13-Year-Old Charged with Planning School Attack in Queensland
‘Imminent threat’: charges laid against 13-year-old who allegedly planned attack on Queensland school
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A 13-year-old boy has been charged by Queensland counter-terrorism police for allegedly planning an attack on a school north of Brisbane. Arrested after threatening a business with a knife, police found evidence of his plans during a raid on his home, indicating he posed an imminent threat to students.
- 01The teenager was arrested after allegedly threatening a business in Maryborough while armed with a knife.
- 02Police discovered evidence of a planned attack on devices seized from the boy's home.
- 03He has been charged with multiple offenses including planning to cause death or grievous bodily harm.
- 04The police are investigating whether the boy was radicalized online, but no ideological motivation has been confirmed yet.
- 05The boy was refused bail at Maryborough children's court.
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Queensland counter-terrorism police have charged a 13-year-old boy with planning an attack on a school located north of Brisbane. The arrest occurred last Thursday after the boy allegedly threatened a business in Maryborough with a knife. Following the incident, police raided his home and seized electronic devices, uncovering evidence of his plans which indicated he posed an imminent threat to the school and its students. Acting Detective Superintendent Jason Hindmarsh stated that the boy was 'quite well advanced' in his planning. Although the investigation is ongoing, it remains unclear if the boy's actions were motivated by ideological, religious, or political beliefs. He faces several charges, including preparation to cause death or grievous bodily harm and possessing violent extremist material. The boy was refused bail in court, and authorities have assured that there is no ongoing threat to the community. Support services are being provided for students affected by the incident.
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The incident has raised concerns about safety in schools and the potential for youth radicalization.
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