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Stock market today: Wall Street slips to a rare back-to-back lossA Canberra teenager accused of possessing violent extremist material has been refused bail after police expressed fears he might carry out a bombing attack if released into the community. Subscribe now for unlimited access . Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & app The digital version of Today's Paper Breaking news alerts direct to your inbox Interactive Crosswords, Sudoku and Trivia All articles from the other regional websites in your area Continue The material in question is said to have been produced by Islamic State (IS) and includes graphic, instructional videos relating to terrorism, explosives and murder. Last week, the Australian Federal Police confirmed the 16-year-old had been arrested and charged with a terrorism-related offence. He faced the ACT Children's Court on December 14. It is not known if the accused teenager, who cannot be named due to his age, entered a plea to possessing violent extremist material obtained or accessed using a carriage service. Less than a week after he was refused bail, the federal police issued a national warning about the increased threat of youth radicalisation through online material and propaganda. 'I thought police were made aware of my attack' Documents tendered during bail proceedings allege the teenager not only possessed the dangerous material but posted his own online content referencing IS ideology. He is said to have converted to Islam sometime last year and adopted an adherence to radical interpretations of the faith. The teenager was refused bail after being accused of possessing violent extremist material created by Islamic State, flag inset. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Shutterstock According to a police bail consideration form, investigators were especially concerned about a conversation the 16-year-old allegedly had over secure messaging app Telegram earlier this month. "Sorry I thought police were made aware of my attack, but they are not," he allegedly wrote to an unknown person. "Do you have a plan? Because I wanna do this operation as quickly as possible. "And I also need the istishadi [martyrdom] belt tutorial." Investigators described wording in the final message as "known terminology for an explosive belt utilised in suicide bombings by Islamic extremist groups". The documents also state two other people told police about separate conversations they had with the teenager in November 2023 and August 2024. It's alleged the boy told those witnesses he would carry out a suicide bombing "if the commandment was correct ... to win the war". He also reportedly expressed strong hatred for the Jewish community. Investigators 'extremely concerned' According to police, there was a strong likelihood the teenager would endanger the safety of the community if granted bail. "Police are extremely concerned that the [young person] will see a release as an opportunity to commit an attack, given the uncertainty of his future surrounding the court process," documents read. The Australian Federal Police expressed numerous concerns about the teenager being released into the community on bail. Picture by Karleen Minney Those court documents outline fears "he would put himself and his welfare at risk to achieve his goal of committing an attack". "Police hold further concerns that the [young person] may attempt to commit a less sophisticated attack than initially planned now that it has been made known that police are aware of [his] intentions," they read. While police said they had not found evidence of direct attack planning, it was suspected such material could not be ruled out from existing as the investigation continues. It was also alleged the boy had demonstrated technological savviness to evade law enforcement detection and attempted to delete online conversations. Police told the court it would be difficult to monitor his access to violent extremist material in the community. Islamic State videos When officers searched the teenager's home earlier this month, they found numerous hand-written references to IS. That included a school timetable with the jihadist group's flag partially drawn on it. Among footage found on the boy's phone and computer, court documents detail an IS-made video "calling for believers in Allah to fight and kill the crusaders". It included numerous instructional videos, including one titled: "Explanation of how to slaughter the disbelievers." That video is said to depict a restrained man being graphically tortured and murdered. MORE COURT AND CRIME NEWS : Lawyer tried to damage judge's reputation with 'offensive' letter, court finds How Deanne and her family changed a 'heartwrenching' process in the ACT Man's licence torn up after allegedly drink-driving six times higher than limit Other footage allegedly depicts how to use readily available chemicals to create an improvised explosive device, mass graves, men being killed and dismembered, and other IS propaganda. Police claim the teenager expressed support for martyrdom on his social media accounts and shared content from a well-known "extremist ideologue who produces anti-Western content". The 16-year-old is said to have posted videos of himself shooting guns and making references to death, as well as self-edited videos of IS propaganda films. Federal police warning On Friday last week, the federal police urged Australian parents to be aware of who their children communicate with online following rising concerns about youth radicalisation. Related police investigations into 37 children aged between 12 and 17 were started between January 2020 and December 2024. More than half were charged as a result. Federal police counter-terrorism and special investigation Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt warned that more children were accessing extremist material. "Police believe extremist groups are targeting vulnerable and young individuals online for radicalisation, as they are more susceptible to being influenced," he said last week. "We know that these extremists are preying on children in the same way that child sex offenders attempt to groom children." The accused teenager is set to face court again early next year. He has reportedly agreed to participate in the Canberra-based Countering Violent Extremism program. Support is available. Phone National Security Hotline 1800 123 400; Lifeline 13 11 14; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800; Share Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Email Copy Tim Piccione Court reporter Tim is a journalist with the Canberra Times covering the ACT courts. He came to the nation's capital via the Daily Advertiser in Wagga. Contact: tim.piccione@canberratimes.com.au. Tim is a journalist with the Canberra Times covering the ACT courts. He came to the nation's capital via the Daily Advertiser in Wagga. Contact: tim.piccione@canberratimes.com.au. More from Canberra 'Extreme concern' ACT teen accused of possessing ISIS videos could commit bomb attack 51m ago The almost $200b a year we give away to people who really do not need it 1hr ago No comment s Shutting down debate on abortion is a concern for us all 1hr ago No comment s Year in pictures: January 2024 1hr ago No comment s This is my first Christmas since my husband's death. 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