By 14-year-old boy charged for plotting a terror attack
A 14-year-old boy from Hampshire has been charged with plotting a terror attack.
The teenager from Eastleigh in Hampshire, who cannot be named, has been charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts connected to Islamist terrorism.
Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) said the boy was arrested by officers from Hampshire Constabulary on Friday – and was later further arrested by counter-terrorism detectives under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act.
The teenager is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court later today.
A CTPSE statement said:
“We know that the community of Eastleigh might be concerned about this news.
“However, Hampshire Constabulary have been working closely with colleagues in Counter Terrorism Policing South East on this investigation.
“And we want to reassure you that we believe the investigation is isolated, and with no known wider risk to the community.”
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