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Boy in court on terror charges | |
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A British teenager who is accused of possessing material for terrorist purposes has appeared in court. | |
The 17-year-old, who was arrested in the Dewsbury area of West Yorkshire on Monday, was given bail after a hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court. | |
It is alleged he had a copy of the "Anarchists' Cookbook", containing instructions on how to make home-made explosives. | It is alleged he had a copy of the "Anarchists' Cookbook", containing instructions on how to make home-made explosives. |
His next court hearing has been set for 25 October. | His next court hearing has been set for 25 October. |
The teenager faces two charges under the Terrorism Act 2000. | The teenager faces two charges under the Terrorism Act 2000. |
Bail conditions | Bail conditions |
The first charge relates to the possession of material for terrorist purposes in October last year. | The first charge relates to the possession of material for terrorist purposes in October last year. |
The second relates to the collection or possession of information useful in the preparation of an act of terrorism. | The second relates to the collection or possession of information useful in the preparation of an act of terrorism. |
He stood in the dock wearing a baggy, blue hooded top and only spoke to confirm his name and date of birth. | He stood in the dock wearing a baggy, blue hooded top and only spoke to confirm his name and date of birth. |
After the 40-minute hearing, the teenager was released on bail under several conditions. | After the 40-minute hearing, the teenager was released on bail under several conditions. |
A second 17-year-old who is facing similar charges has already been remanded in custody and will also appear at the Crown Court on 25 October. | A second 17-year-old who is facing similar charges has already been remanded in custody and will also appear at the Crown Court on 25 October. |