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15 year old boy from Cows on the Isle of Wight has been charged with a terrorist offense.
The teen was arrested by Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) agents with help from Hampshire Constabulary on Monday 11 July.
On Sunday 17 July, after being questioned, he was charged with preparing terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, July 18.