A 20-year-old man has been charged with terrorism offences following a series of alleged arson and bomb hoax incidents in Slough.
Ilyas Akhtar was charged on Friday after an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing South East.
He is accused of preparing acts of terrorism, possessing information useful to terrorists, carrying out two arson attacks, and causing a bomb hoax.
The arson charges relate to fires at Salt Hill Activity Centre on May 31 and Slough Ice Arena on Montem Lane on May 14.
The bomb hoax charge relates to an incident at the Asda supermarket on Telford Drive on May 9.
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Akhtar remains in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.
Detective Superintendent Andy Penrith, of Thames Valley Police, said: ‘We understand that these charges for terrorism offences will be concerning to our communities in Slough.
‘I want to reassure all our residents that Thames Valley Police is working closely with our communities and partners in Slough as well as our colleagues in counter-terrorism.’
He said patrols would be stepped up in the area and urged anyone with concerns to speak to officers or police community support officers.
‘Due to the ongoing court proceedings, our officers and staff won’t be able to provide any further details on this specific case, but we will be there to listen and support our communities,’ he added.
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