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14 Year Old Boy Charged Over Alleged Plot to Target Two London Mosques Police Discover Alleged Terror Plan During Investigation A 14 year old boy has been charged with terrorism related offences after investigators uncovered an alleged plan to target two mosques in London. The case has raised fresh concerns about the growing involvement of young people in extremist activity. Police first arrested the teenager at a property in south London while investigating suspected criminal damage to a vehicle. During the search, officers found several documents that they considered alarming. The discovery led counter terrorism officers to begin a wider investigation. According to police, the documents outlined an alleged plan to target two mosques located in Sutton. Authorities believe the case is linked to extreme right wing terrorism. Teenager Faces Terrorism and Criminal Damage Charges The boy has been charged with preparing terrorist acts before 9 July. He also faces a charge of racially aggravated criminal damage. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday. Investigators said they have completed extensive enquiries and do not believe anyone else was involved in the alleged offences. Police Increase Security Around Local Mosques Following the investigation, police increased patrols around the affected areas to reassure local communities and protect places of worship. Senior officers said the charges come shortly after other incidents involving Muslim communities. Those incidents included arrests linked to a suspected threat against an Islamic festival in Suffolk and the arrest of a man following an alleged assault outside a mosque in Leyton. Police said these events can have a lasting effect on members of the Muslim community, even when they appear unrelated. Authorities Highlight Rise in Youth Extremism Cases Counter terrorism officials described the allegations as extremely serious because they involve a young teenager. They also expressed concern about the increasing number of children and teenagers appearing in terrorism related investigations across the United Kingdom. Officials stressed that public safety remains a priority. They confirmed there is no evidence of an ongoing or wider threat connected to this case. Police also said they are not searching for any additional suspects. Residents have been encouraged to remain alert while continuing with their daily activities as normal. Authorities said they will continue working closely with local communities to maintain public confidence and ensure public safety.

14 Year Old Boy Charged Over Alleged Plot to Target Two London Mosques

Police Discover Alleged Terror Plan A 14 year old boy has been…

July 15, 2026

Congregants outside a church in Nigeria after kidnappings

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Over 160 Christians Kidnapped in Nigeria as Trump Calls for Coordinated Fight Against Terror

Kidnappings Rock Kaduna Churches Nigerian authorities confirmed that more than 160 Christians…

January 21, 2026