Police presence increases at NT Catholic schools after terror charges
Two teenagers were charged with collecting documents for terrorist attacks in Northern Territory. 18 Catholic schools were warned to expect police.
Two teenagers were charged with collecting or making documents for terrorist attacks in Northern Territory. A girl appeared in court on Wednesday.
A boy appeared the week before on the same charge. Police seized material from a home.
It showed what they describe as mixed beliefs that include glorification of mass casualty attacks at schools. Catholic Education NT emailed families from 18 schools warning them to expect more uniformed police.
Church leaders say the police presence is precautionary. No real threat to safety has been found.
One Indigenous education leader said police uniforms can make Aboriginal students feel unsafe rather than protected. He called for community-based support working with police, not just more police.
- Two, within one week
- Teenagers charged
- 18 Catholic schools across NT
- Schools warned
- No real threat to safety was found
- Threat assessment
Why it mattersThe charges raise alarm about young people finding violent extremist material online. Early intervention before harm occurs is difficult. But it is important.
AustraliaFamilies at Northern Territory Catholic schools are directly affected. The charges highlight growing concerns about radicalisation of young Australians through social media and online platforms.
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