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Sydney university stabbing: teenage boy who allegedly attacked student was arrested last year, minister says



Yasmin Catley says 14-year-old had been through government program run by NSW’s department of community and justiceFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW police minister, Yasmin Catley, says the 14-year-old boy that allegedly stabbed a Sydney university student was previously arrested over a separate incident last year, with the charges later dismissed.NSW police are investigating whether the attack at the University of Sydney on Wednesday has extremist links and believe the boy may have been influenced by a “salad bar” of mixed ideologies, while parents have been warned to be vigilant about the content young people are viewing online.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-07-03 04:11:35

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