December 5th 2024.
The court was informed that a 19-year-old man, whose identity cannot be disclosed for legal reasons, has been charged with terrorism offences and is currently in custody. Despite being behind bars, he has been relentlessly writing notes about his plans to carry out terror attacks against the police, transgender individuals, and even making references to Nazi-type documentation. The court heard that the accused had also planned to carry out attacks on a school and a university in Melbourne, which was brought to the attention of Australian police by the US Federal Bureau of Investigations.
In February, Victoria Police conducted a raid on the teen's home and had allegedly found ammunition, handwritten notes, and chemicals that could be used to make explosive devices. This prompted the police to oppose the accused's bail application, stating that he poses an "unacceptable risk to the community" due to his extremist behavior even while in custody. Detective Senior Constable Andrew Tucker from the Counter Terrorism Command revealed that the accused's prison cell was searched this morning and that Corrections Victoria staff had found disturbing notes written in code and plain English.
Furthermore, the detective also shared that there were reports of the accused's concerning behavior in custody, including a threat made against a prison officer. However, the officer later withdrew the complaint. The court was also informed that physical objects had been reported to the police, but no details were disclosed. Detective Tucker did mention that a delivery of chemicals had been made, but they were not found, and the accused had been conducting his activities at a secret location that the police have been unable to locate.
The accused's lawyer argued that his client's autism diagnosis and young age make him vulnerable in custody. He also mentioned that it was the teen's first time behind bars. The court heard from the accused's father, who stated his intentions to supervise his son 24 hours a day if he was released on bail. He also mentioned that they would hire an NDIS-approved support worker if they were unable to do so themselves. The father also assured the court that his son would not have access to a smartphone and that either he or the support worker would closely monitor his internet usage.
The father also revealed that they had found chemicals in the teen's bedroom and that he had a habit of mixing them together and storing them in a cabinet. He also admitted that he and his wife had attempted to clean up the chemicals in the past. The court will continue the hearing this afternoon, and Magistrate Malcolm Thomas is expected to make a decision on the accused's bail.
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