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.

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.