Sydney Stabbing Incident: Teen Suspect's Charges Dismissed Despite Previous Threats

A 14-year-old boy accused of stabbing a student at the University of Sydney has had past charges dismissed. The boy is undergoing a mental health assessment. Police allege he wore military clothing and used a kitchen knife in the attack. Previous charges included threats to shoot fellow students.

A state government minister confirmed on Wednesday that a 14-year-old boy accused of stabbing a student at the University of Sydney faced previous charges, which a court dismissed, while reports indicated he had threatened to shoot fellow students.

The boy, undergoing a mental health assessment, was hospitalized following the attack. New South Wales Police Minister Yasmin Catley stated that services and support must be provided to children being radicalised online and their families.

Police allege that the boy took a bus from the scene to the hospital for a hand cut and was arrested there. The stabbing victim, a 22-year-old student, has been discharged from the same hospital. Allegations include the boy wearing military clothing and using a kitchen knife. Previous charges also involved threats to self-harm, dismissed on mental health grounds.

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