Boy, 14, charged with plotting terror attack on two mosques

Barney Davis | Night News Editor Published July 15, 2026 8:19pm Updated July 15, 2026 8:19pm The teenager will appear in court on Thursday to face terror charges (Picture: Getty Images) A 14-year-old boy will appear in court suspected of plotting to target two mosques in south London. The teen, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was arrested at a home in south London on Thursday. Officers said he was initially arrested on suspicion of criminal damage to a vehicle in Sutton the week before. But a search of the address revealed ‘documents of concern’, Met Police said. The boy was further arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts linked to extreme right-wing terrorism. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Bre