Boy, 14, charged with terror offence targeting mosques

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. Boy, 14, charged with terror offence targeting mosquesPublished15 July 2026, 18:17 BSTUpdated 3 minutes agoA 14-year-old boy has been charged with offences linked to "extreme right-wing terrorism" in connection with an alleged plan to target two mosques in Sutton, south London, the Metropolitan Police said. The child was initially arrested on suspicion of criminal damage to a vehicle. Officers searching an address then found "a number of documents of concern", a Met spokesperson said.

He has also been charged with damaging property belonging to another without lawful excuse, intending to damage such property, namely a car window. The offence was racially aggravated, the force added. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.

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The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.