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Rex Martinich

Teen terror accused had 'autistic interest' in bombs

A trial has been told that a teenager shopped for bomb parts and spoke of targeting Peter Dutton. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

A teenager accused of preparing a terrorist attack on then-opposition leader Peter Dutton was not guilty due to his autism-related fixations on dark humour and explosives, a jury has heard.

The boy, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has pleaded not guilty to acts in preparation for a terrorist attack and is facing trial in Brisbane Supreme Court.

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