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Police charge NSW teens over alleged 'terror attack' plans

NSW Police Acting Commissioner Catherine Burns

NSW Police Acting Commissioner Catherine Burns Source: AAP

The youths were allegedly caught in possession of bayonet-style knives near a prayer hall in the Sydney suburb of Bankstown.


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By Abbie O'Brien, Lê Tâm

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The youths were allegedly caught in possession of bayonet-style knives near a prayer hall in the Sydney suburb of Bankstown.


One of the boys allegedly had a handwritten note pledging allegiance to the so-called Islamic State.

Police charged both with planning an act of terror and being members of a terrorist organisation.

On Thursday (Oct 13), bail was refused in Parramatta Children's Court.

Their cases are adjourned until December, but if convicted the 16-year-olds potentially face life behind bars.


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