Leeds boy to appear in court charged with terrorism offences
A 15-year-old boy is due to appear in court charged with engaging in the preparation of an act of terror.
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The youth, from Leeds, was charged on Thursday after being arrested on Saturday as part of what police described as a pre-planned, intelligence-led operation.
He is charged with engaging in the preparation of an act of terrorism, contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006, Counter Terrorism Policing North East said.
The teenager is due to appear by video link at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.