Boy, 15, facing further charges over alleged Isle of Wight Festival terror plot

The teenager is due to go on trial in April

Big top at the Isle of Wight Festival
Author: Jason BeckPublished 4th Nov 2022
Last updated 4th Nov 2022

A teenager accused of plotting a terror attack after allegedly researching the Isle of Wight Festival as a potential target has been charged with further terrorism offences.

The 15-year-old boy from Cowes appeared at Winchester Crown Court on Friday.

The boy, who cannot be identified because of his age, was initially charged with the preparation of terrorist acts.

He has now been charged with three counts of dissemination of terrorist publications and having an article with a blade or point in a public place.

The defendant pleaded not guilty to all the charges and was remanded in custody until the next hearing, which is due to take place in March.

A trial date has been scheduled for 18 April.

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