Teen who allegedly stabbed man at Sydney University charged by terror police

A teenager who allegedly stabbed a man at Sydney University has been charged by terror authorities.

The 14-year-old, who allegedly stabbed a 22-year-old man at the campus in Camperdown last month, has been charged by the NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team.

The alleged stabbing happened at 8.35am on Tuesday, July 2.

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The alleged victim was rushed to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a serious but stable condition; but has since been discharged.

The teenager was arrested nearby, near Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

He has since been receiving health treatment, police said.

He faces charges including cause wounding/grievous bodily harm to person with intent to murder, and three counts of damage property by fire/explosion.

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Police will allege in court the teenager deliberately set fire to bins at two locations in Sydney's Inner West the day before.

The matter was heard at a children's court today where he was formally refused bail to appear at the same court on October 1.

The Joint Counter Terrorism Team Sydney is comprised of members from the NSW Police Force, Australian Federal Police, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and NSW Crime Commission.

Meanwhile, this week, the nation's terror alert was raised to "probable."

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