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Woman charged with terror offences

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Momena Shoma charged with

engaging in a terrorist act after Mill
Park stabbing
Brianna Travers, Mark Buttler and Rebekah Cavanagh, Sunday Herald Sun
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an Islamic State-inspired attack.

Police say Bangladeshi woman Momena Shoma, 24, who travelled to Melbourne
on a student visa on February 1, is accused of stabbing a 56-year-old man as he
slept at 4.25pm.

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She was arrested at the scene, on Callistemon Rise, and taken to hospital with a
minor hand injury.

The victim’s young child, who was present at the time, was not hurt.

Neighbours told the Herald Sun that Roger, a nurse, was the victim of the
stabbing.

Neighbour James said Roger was a “nice guy.”

“He’s a nice family man, he’s a nice guy, it’s so strange,” he said.

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“They help with international students, this girl turned up recently.

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Mary, who lives across the road from Roger, said they called triple-0.

“She’s only been in Australia for a week, they took her in because they felt sorry
for her,” Mary said.

“We heard Roger come out and say I’ve been stabbed.
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The victim will undergo surgery today for injuries police say are not life-
threatening.

The woman has been charged by the Victorian Joint Counter-Terrorism Team,
which is made up of officers from the Australian Federal Police, ASIO and
Victoria Police.

The house in Mill Park where police allege the incident took place. Picture: Sarah Matray
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AFP acting Deputy Commissioner, National Security, Ian McCartney emphasised there were no
subsequent threats to the community. Picture: AAP Image, James Ross.

Ms Shoma is facing one count of engaging in a terrorist act under the

Commonwealth Crimes Act Section 101.1 and is expected to face Melbourne
Magistrates’ Court today.

AFP acting Deputy Commissioner, National Security, Ian McCartney emphasised

there were no subsequent threats to the community.

“We will allege this was a stand-alone, Islamic State-inspired attack, designed to
cause harm to our community,” acting Deputy Commissioner McCartney said.
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Victoria Police acting Deputy Commissioner Ross Guenther said police were not looking for
anyone else in relation to the investigation. Picture: Lawrence Pinder

Victoria Police acting Deputy Commissioner Ross Guenther said police were not
looking for anyone else in relation to the investigation.

“This is an isolated incident and the community can be assured that Victoria
Police is doing everything we can to keep the community safe,” he said.

“The community can expect to see an increased police presence at a number of

events today and at major events in the coming weeks.

“We urge people to report any suspicious activity to triple zero (000), Crime
Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.”

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