Boy, 14, charged with terror offence targeting mosques

A 14‑year‑old boy has been charged with offences linked to "extreme right‑wing terrorism" after police alleged he planned to target two mosques in Sutton, south London, the Metropolitan Police said. He was first arrested on suspicion of criminal damage to a vehicle. During a search of his address, officers recovered "a figure of documents of concern", a Met spokesperson stated. In addition, the teenager faces a charge of damaging property belonging to another without lawful excuse, with intent to damage a car window. Police said the offence was racially aggravated. The force noted that this breaking news story is being updated and further details will be published shortly; readers should refresh the page for the fullest version.