Northumberland 15 year old charged with terrorism offences
He can't be named for legal reasons
A 15-year-old male from Northumberland has today (Wednesday, February 26) been charged with the following offences:
• One offence of engaging in conduct in preparation for committing acts of terrorism, contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006
• One offence of membership of a proscribed organisation, contrary to Section 11 of the Terrorism Act 2000
He is remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court today (Thursday, February 27.)
The male was arrested on Thursday February 20, as part of a pre-planned, intelligence led operation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East.
A seven-day warrant of further detention was granted by the courts on Thursday, February 20.
A residential property in Northumberland was also searched as part of the operation.