Boy, 14, charged with terror offence targeting London mosques
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with offenses linked to “far-right terrorism” in connection with allegedly targeting two mosques in Sutton, south London, the Metropolitan Police said.
The boy was initially arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. A Met spokesman said officers investigating an address later found “a number of worrying documents”.
Police said the boy was charged with preparing to commit acts of terrorism on or before July 9 and racially aggravated damage to property for allegedly damaging a car window on or before June 20.
Major Helen Flanagan said it was a “very serious charge of terrorism against a young boy” and was “particularly concerning” to the Muslim community.
The spokesman said affected mosques had been contacted by police and were provided with ongoing advice and support by specialist officers.
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