Two 14-year-old boys have been charged with conspiracy to murder after being arrested by anti-terror police over alleged school attack plot.
The youngsters, who were arrested on Saturday, are from Northallerton, North Yorkshire.
They were taken to a police station in West Yorkshire before police were granted an extension to question them.
A North East Counter Terrorism spokesperson confirmed this evening that the boys have been charged with conspiracy to murder.
One of the boys has also been charged with aggravated burglary.
DCC Lisa Winward of North Yorkshire Police, said: ‘We wholeheartedly understand the concerns shared by the communities in Northallerton and the wider area of North Yorkshire.
‘However we would like to reassure the public that local officers are committed to ensuring the public remain safe, and are working hard to reassure those communities who have been affected.’
Stuart Carlton, Director of Children and Young People’s Services at North Yorkshire County Council, said: ‘We fully recognise that there are concerns as a result of this investigation.
‘We are working with the police to provide reassurance to the local community, and in particular to the young people, parents and staff connected with this case and we will continue to provide support with our partners.’
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