Two teenagers in court accused of preparing terrorist acts

(BBC) Two teenagers have appeared in court charged with terrorist offences.

Al-Arafat Hassan, 19, from Enfield, north London, and a 15-year-old boy from Leeds each face a charge of preparing terrorist acts.

The two appeared at the Old Bailey via video link and were remanded in custody.

A plea hearing has been set for 29 July, with a provisional trial date set by Mr Justice Sweeney for 4 October at Leeds Crown Court.

The 15-year-old is accused of the research and purchase of knives and online research to acquire components for an explosive device between 9 January and 20 March.

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