Bradford teenage boy held after ‘making BOMB for terror plot’
A TEENAGE boy accused of making a bomb as part of terrorist plot has appeared at the Old Bailey.
The 17-year-old, from Bradford in West Yorkshire, is charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts.
He is accused of making a bomb for a terrorist attack, contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006, on or before July 26 this year.
Wearing a grey crew neck jumper and with short brown hair, the boy appeared via video link for a preliminary hearing at the Old Bailey today.
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The 17-year-old, from Bradford in West Yorkshire, is charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts
The white teenager, of a British background, spoke only to confirm his name.
He was remanded in custody.
Mr Justice Saunders set a provisional trial date for January 10, which is estimated to last four weeks and is expected to take place in Leeds in front of a High Court judge.
A plea and case management hearing is scheduled to take place on November 18.
Mr Justice Saunders told the teenager: "We will try and endeavour to get the case to trial as quickly as possibly. You will remain in custody."
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