Stafford teenager, 17, charged with terrorism offences after police find 'explosive substances'
A 17-year-old boy from Stafford has been charged with terrorism charges.
Staffordshire Police has charged a 17-year-old boy from Stafford with terrorism offences.
Following an investigation, officers charged the youth with possession of explosive substances contrary to section 4 of the Explosive Substances Act 1883.
He was also further charged with two counts of viewing or accessing via the internet information that is likely to be useful to someone committing or preparing an act of terrorism.
He is currently remanded into custody to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court today (Thursday, November 27).
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: "Following an investigation by Staffordshire Police, a 17-year-old boy, from Stafford, has been charged with possession of explosive substances contrary to section 4(1) Explosive Substances Act 1883 and two counts of viewing or accessing via the internet information likely to be useful to someone committing or preparing an act of terrorism contrary to section 58(1)(c) Terrorism Act 2000.
"He is currently remanded in custody."