A 13-year-old boy in Queensland, Australia, has been denied bail after being charged with a violent extremist offence. Police allege the teenager authored a manifesto detailing hatred towards children. Details of the alleged manifesto have not been publicly released, but authorities deemed the content concerning enough to oppose his release. The boy’s case is proceeding through the Queensland juvenile justice system. The denial of bail indicates the seriousness with which authorities are treating the allegations. Further court dates and details regarding the charges are pending. The case raises questions about the radicalization of young people and the response of law enforcement.