Boy, 14, denies plotting terror attack on two mosques

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Boy, 14, denies plotting terror attack on two mosques.

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A 14-year-old boy from south London has today denied charges of preparing acts of terrorism targeting two mosques.The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was originally arrested on July 9 on suspicion of criminal damage to a vehicle.

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However, officers searching his home discovered what the Metropolitan Police described as "a number of documents of concern," prompting an investigation by counter-terrorism officers.Following inquiries conducted by Counter Terrorism Policing London in partnership with the Crown Prosecution Service, the boy was charged with preparation of terrorist acts.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Police said the charge is linked to an alleged plan to target two mosques in Sutton.His actions were motivated by "extreme right-wing terrorism", prosecutors said, as he appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court today, pleading not guilty to offences.The prosecution said the mosque attacks were to take place on August 28, and the teenager also had a plan to...

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