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15-Year-Old Isle Of Wight Boy Charged With Terrorism Offence

A 15-year-old from the Isle of Wight is due in court in London tomorrow (Monday), charged with a terrorism offence.

The boy, from Cowes, was arrested by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) with assistance from Hampshire Constabulary on Monday (11 July).

He was detained 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.

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

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