5 teens suspected of planning attack

Ceremony was target of alleged plot inspired by IS group, police say

Five Australian teenagers were arrested on Saturday on suspicion of plotting an Islamic State-inspired terrorist attack at a Veterans' Day ceremony that included targeting police officers, officials said.

The suspects included two 18-year-olds who are accused of preparing an attack at next Saturday's ANZAC Day ceremony in Melbourne, Australian Federal Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Neil Gaughan told reporters.