Alleged terrorist Neil Prakash extradited to Melbourne, charged with six offences

Alleged Islamic State fighter Neil Prakash is extradited to Melbourne under federal police escort and has been charged with six terrorism-related offences.

Alleged Islamic State fighter Neil Prakash has been extradited to Melbourne under federal police escort and has been charged with six terrorism-related offences.

Australian Federal Police released footage of the flight from Darwin to Melbourne, which shows Mr Prakash being escorted across the tarmac in the dead of night before being bundled into a vehicle.The Northern Territory Chief Judge on Friday approved prosecutors' requests for Mr Prakash to be extradited to Melbourne to be charged by the AFP Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team.

Mr Prakash's case was heard before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court shortly after midday on Sunday for a filing hearing.Engaging in hostile activity in a foreign state carries a maximum penalty of life in prison under the Crimes Act 1978. Engaging in a hostile activity in a foreign country also carries a life penalty under the Criminal Code Act 1995.

In a statement, Acting Assistant Commissioner Sandra Booth reiterated that there was no imminent threat to public safety.

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