Boy, 16, accused of preparing terrorist acts in Nottingham
Teen faces court appearance over alleged terrorism activities
A 16-year-old boy from Nottingham has been charged with a terrorism-related offence.
The boy was apprehended by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing East Midlands (CTPEM) on Friday, 11th September.
Following his arrest, he was charged with engaging in conduct in preparation to commit terrorist acts, a violation under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006, on the following day.
Due to his age, the boy cannot be named publicly.
He is identified as a white Polish national.
The boy is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 14th September.
Detective Inspector Steve Shaw, the senior investigating officer from CTPEM, commented, “I understand that this arrest and charge may cause concern, but please be reassured we will continue to work with Nottinghamshire Police and partners to act on any information that indicates a potential threat."
He further added, “The safety of our communities is our number one priority and public support is vital to our mission to keep people safe.
"If you hear or see anything that doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and report it in confidence at gov.uk/ACT. You won’t be wasting our time. In an emergency, always call 999.”