NT teen charged with terrorism offences seeks bail at youth court hearing
A 14-year-old in the Northern Territory was arrested. He faces terrorism charges for collecting extremist documents, videos, and bomb-making instructions.
A 14-year-old in the Northern Territory was arrested on October 28 after a tip led police to search his home. The teenager faces three charges: collecting documents for terrorism, having violent extremist material, and having materials for making firearms and explosives.
Police say he had videos of the New Zealand mosque massacre and Columbine school shooting, The Anarchist Cookbook, and a file called "hell fighter training". The teenager's lawyer argued in court today that the boy is troubled but not dangerous.
Custody will hurt his mental health rather than help it, the lawyer said. He has been getting mental health help for a year.
Judge Thomasin Opie will rule on bail Friday.
- October 28
- Arrest date
- 14 years old
- Age
- Receiving treatment for a year
- Mental health support
Why it mattersThe case shows how young people can get extremist material online. It also shows the tension between keeping people safe and helping troubled young people.
