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Slough Man Charged with Terror Offences After Three Incidents Including 'Bomb Hoax'
- Ilyas Akhtar, 20, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 7 charged with terrorism offences linked to arson and a bomb hoax in Slough.
- The charges arise from separate events including fires at Slough Ice Arena on May 14 and the Salt Hill leisure complex on May 31, as well as a bomb threat at an Asda store on May 9.
- Akhtar faces counts of preparing terrorist acts, possessing information useful for an attack, two counts of arson, and causing a bomb hoax, and he remains in custody awaiting a June 20 hearing.
- Detective Superintendent Andy Penrith said the charges concern local communities, with Thames Valley Police increasing patrols and working with counter-terrorism partners to provide reassurance.
- The case highlights ongoing police efforts to address terrorism-related threats in Slough and encourages residents to report any concerns to officers or PCSOs.
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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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