(Melbourne) Australian police have arrested a 20 year old man on charges of plotting to carry out an 'Allah-ackba ' terrorist attack with an automatic rifle during the New Year's Eve celebrations in Melbourne.
data-lang="en">The man born to Somali immigrants to Australia was known to the authorities as a person of interest.
Counter-terror police have foiled a plot to target Australians celebrating New Year’s Eve in the heart of Melbourne. @Brett_McLeod #9News pic.twitter.com/2hVY3zMCl7— Nine News Australia (@9NewsAUS) November 28, 2017