Boy, 17, charged over alleged Opera House threat

Police have charged a 17-year-old boy in relation to a social media threat allegedly made against the Sydney Opera House and the Manly ferry.

Source: AAP

A 17-year-old boy will face court next month in relation to a threat allegedly made against the Sydney Opera House.

The Opera House and the Manly ferry wharf were evacuated and shut down on Thursday morning after threats were made on social media.

Both locations were searched but nothing was found. 

The boy was arrested on Monday and charged with making a false representation resulting in a police investigation.

He will face a Children’s Court on February 23.