Queensland police have charged a 13-year-old boy with violent extremist offences over an alleged plan to attack a school in Maryborough, north of Brisbane. Several outlets report the boy is charged by counter-terrorism and joint investigation teams following the uncovering of an “attack plan” during inquiries. Police say the alleged threat is described as “imminent,” and that the matter relates to a regional school.
Reporting across the articles says the teenager was arrested after police received reports that he entered a business in Maryborough armed with a knife. Police allege that following that incident, detectives investigated further and found material linked to violent extremism, along with references to a potential mass-violence attack. One outlet describes police as finding violent extremist material, while others focus on the discovery of planning information.
The boy’s alleged actions are therefore described as involving threats and preparation for an attack on a school, with law enforcement stating the threat level was imminent at the time of intervention. The reports do not provide details on the alleged target beyond a Maryborough school or on court proceedings.
