Sulayman Khalid, on SBS Insight earlier this year. (SBS) Islamic extremist Sulayman Khalid has been senteced to 22 years and six months.

A Sydney man arrested on terrorism-related charges will spend Christmas behind bars after his lawyer did not apply for bail.

Sulayman Khalid, 20, who appeared on SBS Insight episode 'Joining The Fight', was arrested at his house in Regent's Park on Tuesday afternoon. His arrest was part of continuing investigations into the alleged planning of a terrorist attack.

He's understood to be charged with knowingly possessing an item connected with terrorism.

Another man, 21, from Marsfield, was also arrested for breaching a control order, police say.

On Wednesday, Mr Khalid made a brief appearance via audio visual link at Parramatta Local Court.

His lawyer, Adam Houda, didn't apply for bail on his client's behalf.

"There's no application for bail," Mr Houda told the court.

Police allegethe man possessed documents connected with facilitating a terrorism attack.