Two Darwin teens charged over alleged school attack plot
A teenage girl and 14-year-old boy face terrorism charges for allegedly planning a school attack.
A teenage girl arrested in Darwin on November 3 faces terrorism charges. She allegedly collected documents for violent acts.
A 14-year-old boy was also charged with similar crimes. The joint investigation involved Australian Federal Police, NT Police and ASIO.
It uncovered evidence the girl allegedly plotted to attack a school with her accomplice. At her bail hearing on Friday, the girl's lawyer argued for release.
She would be under 24-hour family supervision. The lawyer noted her diagnoses of ADHD and suspected autism.
The prosecutor told the court community safety risks remained too high.
- November 3
- Arrest date
- Darwin
- Location
- 14 years old
- Co-accused age
- 15 years in jail
- Maximum sentence
Why it mattersTerrorism charges against minors show a shift in how authorities respond to online radicalization and violent extremism among young people in Australia.
AustraliaSchool safety and youth radicalisation are growing concerns for Australian education and law enforcement; cases like this show the challenge extending to the Northern Territory.
