Hampshire boy, 14, charged with terrorism offences as police reveal 'no known' risk to public

A TEENAGER from Eastleigh has been charged with terrorism offences this evening by detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing South East.
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The 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, has been charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts connected to Islamist terrorism.

The boy was initially arrested by officers from Hampshire Constabulary last Friday before being arrested by counter terrorism police.

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He is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow.

Police charged a 14-year-old with terrorism offencesPolice charged a 14-year-old with terrorism offences
Police charged a 14-year-old with terrorism offences

A counter terrorism police spokesperson said: ‘We know that the community of Eastleigh might be concerned about this news.

‘However Hampshire Constabulary has 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.

‘If you think you have seen something suspicious that may be linked to terrorist activity have the confidence to share those concerns. It may be unusual behaviour in a particular place or at a particular time of day – don’t rely on others.’

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Report suspicious behaviour by visiting www.gov.uk/ACT or by telephoning 0800 789 321.

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