US EditionSlough Man Charged with Terror Offences After Three Incidents Including 'Bomb Hoax'
- Ilyas Akhtar, 20, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday charged with terrorism offences, arson attacks, and a bomb hoax in Slough, Berkshire.
- Authorities charged Akhtar after investigations into three incidents: arson at Slough Ice Arena on May 14, a fire at the Salt Hill leisure facility at the end of May, and a bomb hoax at an Asda supermarket on May 9.
- Akhtar, who lives on Cress Road in Slough, confirmed his personal details in court but did not enter a plea or apply for bail during the Saturday hearing.
- Detective Superintendent Andy Penrith acknowledged that the terrorism-related allegations may cause worry among Slough residents and promised an increase in police and community support officer patrols to provide reassurance.
- Ilyas Akhtar is currently detained and is scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on June 20, while Thames Valley Police continue to engage actively with the community amid ongoing legal proceedings.
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Man, 20, charged with terror offences over alleged Asda bomb hoax and ice rink arson attacks in Slough
A 20-year-old man has been charged with terrorism offences following a bomb hoax at an Asda supermarket in Slough and alleged arson attacks at a family ice rink.
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