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The teenage boy arrested over Monday night’s stabbing attack inside a Sydney church was placed on a good behaviour bond after facing court for a knife crime just three months ago.
ABC News has learned the identity of the 16-year-old boy, but has chosen not to publish his name.
The ABC can reveal the boy was charged with a range of offences, including possessing a knife, in November last year after an incident at a Sydney train station involving other teenage boys.
The boy was found in possession of a flick knife and charged with being armed with a weapon with intent to commit and indictable offence, stalking and/or intimidation and recklessly destroy or damage property.
He was on bail until his last court appearance in January, where his case was “proven” but dismissed with a good behaviour bond.
The ABC understands at the time of Monday night’s attack he was no longer subject to any court orders or supervision by law enforcement.
NSW Premier Chris Minns has told 7.30 the alleged perpetrator of the knife attack was not suspected to have been radicalised.
“He wasn’t on a terrorism watch list,” Mr Minns said.
“That’s important information [and] I understand the community concern.
“New South Wales Police are looking at all avenues particularly radicalisation.”
Teenager hospitalised for finger injuries
Police previously said the 16-year-old was known to them but not “well-known”.
He was arrested at the scene after being held down by members of the church, and was also hospitalised for finger injuries.