A 19-year-old man will appear in court today as the Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) Sydney continues its investigation into an incident that occurred in a Newcastle office yesterday.
Around 12:30 PM on Wednesday, 26 June 2024, officers from the Newcastle City Police District responded to an incident at a premises on Workshop Way.
The man was found and arrested shortly after midday yesterday a short distance away at the Newcastle Museum with weapons and tactical equipment.
Earlier in a statement, Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp acknowledged there was an incident at his office.
“I have spoken with police and they are managing the situation and have assured me that nobody was harmed. I have been advised that the individual briefly walked in and out of my office. He left before making any contact with my staff.”
Police seized several items during a search, which have been taken for further analysis.
The man was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with one count of “Other acts done in preparation for, or planning, for a terrorist act,” contrary to Section 101.6 of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth).
Subsequent inquiries revealed the circulation of a document to several public figures and media outlets. The man, who is from Raymond Terrace, has been refused bail and will appear before Newcastle Local Court today, Thursday 27 June 2024.
Authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat to the community related to this investigation. Inquiries are continuing.
The Joint Counter Terrorism Team Sydney comprises members from the NSW Police Force, Australian Federal Police, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO), and NSW Crime Commission.
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