Boy, 15, from Isle of Wight is charged with terrorism offences

By Tom Morton
Published 17th Jul 2022, 18:34 BST
Updated 17th Jul 2022, 18:34 BST
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Police have charged a 15-year-old boy from the Isle of Wight with terrorism offences.

The teenager, from Cowes, was charged today.

A police spokesman said the boy was arrested by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) with assistance from Hampshire Constabulary on Monday.

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A 15-year-old from Cowes has been charged with terrorismA 15-year-old from Cowes has been charged with terrorism
A 15-year-old from Cowes has been charged with terrorism

He was arrested on suspicion of the preparation of terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 and has now been charged with this offence.

The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday.