An Isle of Wight boy accused of terrorism offences will attend a London court trial next week.

The boy, from Cowes, was arrested on July 11, 2022, and charged on July 17, the same year, with the preparation of terrorist acts.

On November 4, 2022, he was further charged with three counts of dissemination (distributing) of terrorist publications and having an article with a blade or point in a public place.

He will appear before a judge at Kingston Crown Court on Monday, January 15.

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Due to his age, the boy cannot be identified for legal reasons.