‘Imminent threat’: charges laid against 13-year-old who allegedly planned attack on Queensland school
Summary
Queensland police charged a 13-year-old boy with planning an attack on a school north of Brisbane. Authorities arrested him after he threatened a business while armed with a knife and found evidence of his plans during a house search.Key Facts
- The boy was arrested last Thursday in Maryborough after threatening a business with a knife.
- Police found devices at his home with evidence of a planned attack on a regional school.
- The police said he was advanced in making plans to cause serious harm and posed an imminent threat.
- His motivation is unclear, and investigations are ongoing to see if online radicalization played a role.
- He faces charges including planning to cause death or serious injury and possessing violent extremist material.
- Additional charges include attempting to enter premises with intent, armed intimidation, making threats, and possessing items for use in a crime.
- Police do not believe he aimed to promote an ideological cause at this time.
- The boy was denied bail at the children's court, and support is offered to the school and community.
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