An allegedly radicalised teenager armed with a large kitchen knife has been shot dead by police in Western Australia.
The incident unfolded in the carpark of a Bunnings at Willetton in Perth’s south overnight.
Western Australia Premier Roger Cook said the 16-year-old attacked a member of the public before rushing at police officers.
“There are indications he had been radicalised online,” Cook told reporters on Sunday.
“But I want to reassure the community at this stage, it appears that he acted solely and alone.