Boy, 14, charged with terror offence targeting mosques
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with extreme right-wing terrorism offences related to a plot targeting mosques in Sutton, London. Police discovered concerning documents during a search following his initial arrest for criminal damage.
Why it matters
The case highlights growing concerns regarding the radicalization of minors and the threat of domestic terrorism targeting religious communities.
Published 15 July 2026, 18:17 BST Updated 3 minutes ago A 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.
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