‘Invasion Day’ Bomb Attack Now Deemed Potential Terrorist Act Police are investigating a potential act of terrorism after an explosive device was thrown into an “Invasion Day” crowd in Perth. A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with intent to cause harm and possessing explosives. The investigation is exploring possible political, religious, or ideological motives, which are necessary for terror charges.

• An explosive device packed with nails and ball bearings was thrown into an “Invasion Day” crowd in Perth.
• Police are treating the incident as a potential act of terrorism.
• A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with intent to do harm and possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances.
• The man remains in custody and is due to appear in court on February 17th.
• Investigators are examining the possibility of political, religious, or ideological motives.