ADVERTISEMENT

14-yr old boy held over alleged terror plot

According to Greater Manchester Police, the Blackburn, Australian native was arrested on 2nd April on suspicion of preparing for an act of terrorism.

___3682510___https:______static.pulse.com.gh___webservice___escenic___binary___3682510___2015___4___20___19____77773922_024017674-1

A 14-year-old boy is being held in the UK connection with an alleged terror plot at a World War One centenary event in Australia, BBC reports.

According to Greater Manchester Police, the Blackburn, Australian native was arrested on 2nd April on suspicion of preparing for an act of terrorism, saying they had uncovered a "credible terrorist threat".

Meanwhile, Australian police confirmed it was linked to the arrest of five teenagers in Melbourne over alleged plans to target police at an Anzac memorial.

In a joint statement, Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police said they "can confirm a link between the arrest of a 14-year-old boy in Blackburn, , in the United Kingdom on Saturday with Operation Rising, a Joint Counter Terrorism Team operation."

ADVERTISEMENT

Greater Manchester Police said the 14-year-old was arrested after the North West Counter Terrorism Unit (NWCTU) and officers from Lancashire Constabulary searched an address in Blackburn under warrant and examined a number of electronic devices.

Further investigations then uncovered communication between a teenager in Blackburn and a man in Australia.

Detective Chief Superintendent Tony Mole, from the NWCTU assurd the public that no imminent attack had been uncovered and there was no immediate threat towards the communities of Lancashire, the North West and the UK.

He further urged communities and families to bring to their attention "anyone they perceive may be vulnerable or in danger of escalating towards terrorism".

The discovery came ahead of the Anzac Day which honours Australian and New Zealand soldiers who have died in war, with services held in Westminster and Hyde Park in central London on the 25th of April each year.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Kaduna Gov grants scholarship to 137 rescued schoolchildren, son of late teacher

Kaduna Gov grants scholarship to 137 rescued schoolchildren, son of late teacher

Siamese twin gets married while still conjoined with her sister

Siamese twin gets married while still conjoined with her sister

LP BoT kicks out Abure despite convention victory, takes over party affairs

LP BoT kicks out Abure despite convention victory, takes over party affairs

6 Labour Party lawmakers defect to PDP in Enugu State

6 Labour Party lawmakers defect to PDP in Enugu State

Tinubu's special assistant donates food items to 1,700 residents in FCT

Tinubu's special assistant donates food items to 1,700 residents in FCT

Anambra PASAN begins strike over Soludo's failure to grant financial autonomy

Anambra PASAN begins strike over Soludo's failure to grant financial autonomy

Governor Sanwo-Olu pays ₦4.48 billion to 1,455 retirees in accrued pensions

Governor Sanwo-Olu pays ₦4.48 billion to 1,455 retirees in accrued pensions

Court discharges ex-AGF Adoke, 6 others in Malabu oil scam case

Court discharges ex-AGF Adoke, 6 others in Malabu oil scam case

Nigerians are expected to pay for TV licences — here’s what the law says

Nigerians are expected to pay for TV licences — here’s what the law says

Pulse Sports

Nigeria vs Mali: Has Finidi George done enough to land Super Eagles job permanently?

Nigeria vs Mali: Has Finidi George done enough to land Super Eagles job permanently?

I want to emulate Keshi and win the AFCON - Finidi George shares ambitious Super Eagles dream

I want to emulate Keshi and win the AFCON - Finidi George shares ambitious Super Eagles dream

Michelle Alozie: I had to do it because of African referees

Michelle Alozie: I had to do it because of African referees

AC Milan star reveals he was named after Super Eagles legend Tijani Babangida

AC Milan star reveals he was named after Super Eagles legend Tijani Babangida

Give him the job! Super Eagles fans beg NFF to make Finidi George permanent coach after Nigeria's win over Ghana

Give him the job! Super Eagles fans beg NFF to make Finidi George permanent coach after Nigeria's win over Ghana

Super Eagles 2-1 Black Stars: Nigerians praise Iwobi, Lookman, Finidi George after friendly victory against Ghana

Super Eagles 2-1 Black Stars: Nigerians praise Iwobi, Lookman, Finidi George after friendly victory against Ghana

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT