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Isle Of Wight Teenage Boy Charged With Further Terrorism Offences

A 15-year-old boy from the Isle of Wight has been charged with further terrorism offences during a court appearance at Winchester Crown Court.

The boy was charged initially with preparation of terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 on Sunday, July 17. 

Today, he was further charged with three counts of dissemination of terrorist publications under Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006 and having an article with a blade or point in a public place, contrary to Section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.

The boy, from Cowes, who cannot be named or identified for legal reasons, was arrested on Monday, July 11 by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) with assistance from Hampshire Constabulary.

The boy pleaded not guilty via video link to all counts and has been remanded in custody until the next hearing, which is due to take place on March 7, with trial listed for April 18. 

 

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