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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Jordyn Beazley

Sydney teenager charged after counter-terrorism raids texted ‘we’re going to kill’, court hears

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A 16-year-old has been denied bail after appearing in court charged with conspiring to engage in an act in preparation for, or planning, a terrorist act and for custody of a knife in a public place. Photograph: Scott Barbour/Getty Images

A 16-year-old Sydney boy charged with terrorism offences has been denied bail over fears for community safety after a court heard he messaged another young person “we’re going to kill”.

Six teenagers were charged after counter-terrorism raids in Sydney last week, with two of them appearing in the children’s court at Parramatta on Tuesday. Both boys cannot be named for legal reasons.

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