Police probe explosive device thrown at Indigenous protest in Australia

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lyndal RowlandsJanuary 29, 2026 at 08:10 AM

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On January 26, 2026, a man allegedly threw a homemade explosive device into a crowd at an Invasion Day protest in Perth, Western Australia. The device, containing nails and ball bearings, did not detonate, and no injuries were reported. Police have charged a 31-year-old man with attempting to cause harm and possessing explosives. Following calls from Indigenous leaders and human rights groups, police are investigating the incident as a potential act of terrorism. A search of the suspect's home allegedly revealed chemicals and materials consistent with manufacturing homemade explosives. The incident occurred during a protest against Australia Day, which is also known as Invasion Day due to its commemoration of the arrival of the British fleet in 1788.

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Hannah McGlade 60% Perth 70% Western Australia Police Force ×280% Australia Day ×280% Invasion Day ×390% Australia ×4100%

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90%

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Australia

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