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A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences while waiting to board a flight at Stansted Airport.
The 16-year-old was arrested by counter-terrorism officers on Monday during a stop and search, the Metropolitan Police said.
The alleged offences are linked to extreme Islamist ideology and he was due to board an outbound flight, the force added.
A 16-year-old boy is in police custody after being arrested by counter-terrorism officershttps://t.co/fJfDmLnq2m
If you see or hear something that may be linked to terrorism, call 0800 789 321. In an emergency, dial 999.#ActionCountersTerrorism
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 28, 2022
The boy was arrested on suspicion of collecting information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism and disseminating terrorist publications.
He is in custody at a London police station.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police said: “He has been detained under Pace (Police and Criminal Evidence Act) and is in custody at a London police station while inquiries continue.
“As part of the investigation, a search warrant was executed at an address in east London. This search has been completed.”
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