Teenager charged with planning terrorist attack after allegedly entering NSW MP’s office with ‘intention to kill’

Labor MP for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp said he and his staff were safe and unharmed after the very serious incident'

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A New South Wales teenager has been charged with planning a terrorist attack after he allegedly entered Labor MP Tim Crakanthorp's office carrying items including knives and tactical equipment" with the intention to kill".

Jordan Patten, a 19-year-old from Raymond Terrace, was arrested in Newcastle after midday on Wednesday and was charged with one count of preparing or planning a terrorist act.

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