Slough man charged with terror offences and arson attacks

A man has been charged with terrorism offences, as well as arson attacks on two leisure venues and a bomb hoax.

Ilyas Akhtar is accused of one count of preparing terrorist acts and one of possessing information that could be used for an attack.

The arson charges relate to incidents in May at Salt Hill Activity Centre in Slough, Berkshire, and Slough Ice Arena, police said.

The 20-year-old, of Cress Road in the town, is due to appear before Westminster magistrates on Saturday.

The activity centre, which includes trampolining and bowling facilities, was allegedly attacked on 31 May.

The incident at Slough Ice Arena is said to have occurred on 14 May.

A bomb hoax was directed at an Asda supermarket in Telford Drive on 9 May, Counter Terrorism Policing South East said.

Thames Valley Police said extra patrols would be deployed in Slough to reassure the community.

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