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Perth man charged with allegedly planning a terrorist attack
A 22-year-old Perth man faces a new terrorist-planning charge after further investigations by Western Australia's Joint Counter Terrorism Team.
Police allege he sought help on a messaging platform with explosive devices, military and tactical training, weapons manufacturing, combat techniques and fake documents.
The alleged requests were linked to planning a terrorist attack, according to police.
The man was first arrested and charged in December over alleged extremist material.
He is now charged with one count of acts done in preparation for, or planning, a terrorist act.
A previous charge involving a document connected to terrorism is set to be withdrawn during court proceedings.
He is expected to appear in court today.
A 22-year-old Perth man has been charged with allegedly preparing for or planning a terrorist act.
Police allege he sought help on a messaging platform with matters including explosive devices, weapons manufacturing and fake documents.
The charge followed further investigations by Western Australia’s Joint Counter Terrorism Team.
The man was initially arrested and charged with nine offences in December.
He is expected to appear in court, where existing charges are set to be withdrawn.
- Who
- A 22-year-old man from Perth.
- What
- He has been charged with one count of allegedly preparing for or planning a terrorist act.
- When
- The upgraded charge was announced on Friday, October 30, 2026. He was expected in court that day.
- Where
- Perth, Western Australia.
- Why
- Police allege he sought help on a messaging platform as part of planning a terrorist attack.
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The man was initially arrested and charged with nine offences, according to ABC Australia.
The Joint Counter Terrorism Team announced the man faced one count of allegedly preparing for or planning a terrorist act.
The man was expected to appear in court, where existing charges were set to be withdrawn.
- Age
- 22
- Location
- Perth, Western Australia
- New charge
- One count of allegedly preparing for or planning a terrorist act
- Initial charges
- Nine offences in December
- Investigation team
- Western Australia Joint Counter Terrorism Team
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Police will allege the man sought assistance on a messaging platform in relation to explosive devices, military and tactical training, education, weapons manufacturing, combat techniques and fake documents as part of planning for a terrorist attack