Isle of Wight teen due in court accused of planning terror attack
The 15-year-old is charged with the preparation of terrorist acts
A 15-year-old boy from the Isle of Wight has been charged with a terrorism offence.
The teenager from Cowes was arrested by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) with help from Hampshire Constabulary on Monday July 11.
On Sunday July 17, after being quizzed, he was charged with the preparation of terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
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.