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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Cops foil suspected terror attack on soldiers protecting King Charles in ‘huge security scare'
POLICE have foiled a suspected terror attack on soldiers protecting King Charles. Military personnel at a barracks just a stone's throw from Windsor Castle were warned not to leave the grounds in uniform after a man was arrested. Advertisement 2 Police foiled a suspected terror attack on soldiers protecting King Charles Credit: Getty The alert remained in place for two days at Victoria Barracks, home to the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. A source said: 'The suspect is feared to have been plotting an attack. "Police informed bosses at the barracks and measures were taken immediately despite him already being in custody. 'It was a huge security scare. But it was in the interests of everyone's safety.' Advertisement READ MORE ON TERRORISM Thames Valley Police first arrested the 20-year-old in Slough, Berks, last week on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and arson at the nearby Salt Hill Activity Centre. While in custody on Sunday, he was re-arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts. The investigation is now being led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East. The suspect is believed to be a 'lone actor' and no other arrests have been made. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Breaking Police said they were stepping up patrols to reassure the public. The Ministry of Defence was approached for comment. Bargain Hunt star is jailed over plot involving priceless artwork and barbaric militant group 2 An alert remained in place for two days at Victoria Barracks, home to the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Credit: Jon Bond
Metro
2 days ago
- Metro
Man, 20, charged with terrorism and hoax threat to blow up his local Asda
A 20-year-old man has been charged with terrorism offences following a series of alleged arson and bomb hoax incidents in Slough. Ilyas Akhtar was charged on Friday after an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing South East. He is accused of preparing acts of terrorism, possessing information useful to terrorists, carrying out two arson attacks, and causing a bomb hoax. The arson charges relate to fires at Salt Hill Activity Centre on May 31 and Slough Ice Arena on Montem Lane on May 14. The bomb hoax charge relates to an incident at the Asda supermarket on Telford Drive on May 9. Akhtar remains in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday. More Trending Detective Superintendent Andy Penrith, of Thames Valley Police, said: 'We understand that these charges for terrorism offences will be concerning to our communities in Slough. 'I want to reassure all our residents that Thames Valley Police is working closely with our communities and partners in Slough as well as our colleagues in counter-terrorism.' He said patrols would be stepped up in the area and urged anyone with concerns to speak to officers or police community support officers. 'Due to the ongoing court proceedings, our officers and staff won't be able to provide any further details on this specific case, but we will be there to listen and support our communities,' he added. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Boy, 16, killed in Sheffield 'hit and run' was walking 'to pick up a takeaway' MORE: Retired vicar admits role in 'Eunuch Maker' extreme body modification ring MORE: Married teacher posed as boy, 14, to get young girls to send him explicit photos
