Boy, 16, arrested outside mosque charged with terrorism offences

The youth will appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Monday January 27.

Friday 24 January 2025 19:37 GMT

The boy was arrested outside Inverclyde Islamic Centre in Laird Street, Greenock, Police Scotland said (PA) (PA Archive)

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A 16-year-old boy arrested outside a mosque in Greenock has been charged with terrorism offences.

Police arrested the youth outside Inverclyde Islamic Centre in Laird Street under the Terrorism Act on Thursday morning.

A second 16-year-old boy was also arrested later the same day “in the Greenock area” under the Act.

Police Scotland have said the first youth has now been charged with terrorism offences.

He is expected to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Monday January 27.

Officers have said there is no risk to the public.

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Boy, 16, arrested outside mosque charged with terrorism offences

The youth will appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Monday January 27.

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