inspired teen pleads guilty to preparing potential terror attack on Sydney Opera House
A teenager in Sydney has pleaded guilty to preparing for a terror attack motivated by Islamic extremism. The court heard the boy was radicalized online and researched potential targets, including the Sydney Opera House.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing challenges of online radicalization among youth and the role of social media in extremist recruitment.
The court heard the boy spoke to people about potential attack sites, including the Sydney Opera House. ( AAP: Jessica Hromas )
A teenage boy has pleaded guilty to preparing for a mass terror attack in Sydney the name of ISIS.
The Sydney court heard the then 14-year-old was exposed to extremist material on social media.
The boy remains on bail and will be sentenced next month.
Link copied Share Share article A teenage boy has told a Sydney court he was considering carrying out a mass terror attack motivated by Islamic extremism in the CBD after being radicalised on social media.
He was 14 years old when federal police arrested him in August 2024 at his Western Sydney home, where officers found more than 40 videos on his computer featuring extremist content.
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