Family speaks about 'troubled' teen charged with terror offence in Newcastle

The family of a "very troubled" 19-year-old charged with a terrorism offence said he had expressed remorse for allegedly walking into a politician's office dressed in tactical gear and armed with knives. MP Tim Crakanthorp's office shortly after midday.

Police were made aware of a manifesto he allegedly wrote and sent out to the media and some public figures and charged him today. William and his aunt, Emma Patten, described Jordan as a quiet and smart introvert who was neither working nor studying and had a number of mental health issues."He is a very troubled boy, he needs support," Emma said."A number of items were seized when the man was searched and these have been taken for further analysis," NSW Police said in a statement this morning.

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