14-year-old boy accused of making bombs with shrapnel for Islamist terror attack appears in court
4 years, 9 months ago

14-year-old boy accused of making bombs with shrapnel for Islamist terror attack appears in court

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 14-year-old boy accused of trying to make bombs containing shrapnel and bleach with the intention of committing an Islamist terror attack has appeared in court. After his arrest on Friday by Hampshire Police, he was charged on Wednesday with preparation of terrorist acts in connection with Islamist terrorism, Counter Terrorism Policing South East 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,” CTPSE said in a statement.

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