(ITV) A 15-year-old boy is to go on trial in the spring accused of plotting a terror attack after allegedly researching the Isle of Wight Festival as a potential target.
The teenager, from Cowes, is charged with preparation of terrorist acts under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
It is claimed he developed an interest in extreme Islam and supported IS ideology. He allegedly researched the music festival, held on the island between June 16 and 19, which was attended by around 90,000 people and featured acts including Lewis Capaldi and Kasabian.
The youth is accused of looking at weapons, including firearms, vehicles and a stab vest.
He is also alleged to have obtained a knife and written notes, including a martyrdom note entitled To My Family. The defendant allegedly had a knife in his rucksack when he was arrested by counter-terrorism police on 11 July.
