According to reporting by BBC News, authorities in the United Arab Emirates have stated that a Flydubai co-pilot accused of a terror plot began his 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' while living in Australia.

The UAE's attorney-general further alleges that the co-pilot was actively attempting to crash the commercial airliner into Tel Aviv's main airport, marking a severe security incident for the regional carrier.

The official statements from Emirati prosecutors provide new insight into the background and alleged motivations behind the targeted attack as investigations continue.

The full original report on this developing story can be read directly at BBC News.