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Alex Mitchell and Samantha Lock

Teen on terror charge filmed approach to MP's office

Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp has not said if he was in his office when the man entered. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

A teenager who went to an MP's office while allegedly armed with knives and tactical equipment has been charged with a terrorism offence, after a manifesto published online revealed he had planned a series of attacks possibly inspired by the Christchurch mass shooter.

Jordan Patten was at Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp's office about 12.30pm on Wednesday before authorities received a welfare report about his behaviour.

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