Arabic version: توجيه تهمة إرهابية لمراهق من غلادستون

According to ABC News, Queensland Police have charged an 18-year-old South Gladstone man with a terrorism offence after receiving a tip-off through the national security hotline. The man is accused of planning to cause death or grievous bodily harm.

Detectives from the counter-terrorism investigation group will allege the 18-year-old was making plans for acts of violence. Police arrested him on Friday and opposed bail following the arrest.

The teenager is listed to appear in Gladstone Magistrates Court on Saturday. Police said there were no ongoing direct threats to the community.

Queensland Police urged anyone with information about the case, or about other possible threats to the community, to contact police.