Man charged with terrorism over attack targeting Aboriginal Australians at protest
Summary
A 31-year-old man was charged with terrorism after allegedly throwing a homemade explosive device at an Aboriginal protest in Perth, Australia. The device did not explode, but if it had, it could have led to many injuries or deaths. This incident occurred during protests against the celebration of Australia Day, which some Indigenous Australians call Invasion Day.Key Facts
- A 31-year-old man was charged with a terrorism offense in Perth, Australia.
- The man allegedly threw a homemade bomb at a protest attended by about 2,500 people.
- The protest was against celebrating Australia Day, viewed by many Indigenous Australians as marking colonization.
- Fortunately, the device did not explode, preventing what could have been a "mass casualty event."
- This is the first time terrorism charges have been laid in Western Australia.
- Authorities say the man acted alone and was "self-radicalised."
- Evidence shows the man had accessed racist, pro-white materials online.
- The man is in custody and is due to appear in court on February 17.
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