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Terror Charges Laid in Western Australia First
17 Feb
Summary
- A 31-year-old man faces terrorism charges in WA.
- He allegedly attempted to bomb an Invasion Day rally.
- The charges mark the first terrorism-related case in WA.
In a landmark legal development for Western Australia, a 31-year-old man has been charged with terrorism offences. This case represents the first time such charges have been laid in the state. The accused allegedly attempted to carry out an attack during an Invasion Day rally held in Perth.
On January 26, an estimated 2,500 individuals were present in Perth's CBD when the man reportedly threw a homemade explosive device from a balcony. This device was allegedly packed with ball bearings and nails, intended to cause harm to the crowd below. He faces charges related to the creation or possession of explosives under suspicious circumstances and an act intended to endanger life.
The court has issued a suppression order preventing the man's identity from being revealed, citing concerns for his personal safety. The man did not appear in court on Tuesday as scheduled. This ongoing legal process is being closely monitored, given the unprecedented nature of the charges in Western Australia.
