Boy denies plotting terrorist attack on mosques
A 14-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty to charges of plotting a terrorist attack on two mosques in Sutton, London. Prosecutors allege the teenager was motivated by extreme right-wing ideology and had created a manifesto inspired by historical extremist figures.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing challenge of radicalization among minors and the threat of domestic terrorism targeting religious communities.
Image source, PA Media Published 16 July 2026, 13:03 BST Updated 21 minutes ago A 14-year-old boy has denied plotting a terrorist attack on two south-west London mosques.
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