
Man in court on terror, arson and bomb hoax charges
created: June 7, 2025, 10:01 a.m. | updated: June 7, 2025, 4:02 p.m.
Man appears in court charged with terror offencesIlyas Akhtar is accused of starting a fire at a trampolining and bowling centreA man charged with terrorism offences, as well as arson attacks on two leisure venues and a bomb hoax, has appeared in court.
Ilyas Akhtar, 20, is accused of arson attacks at Salt Hill Activity Centre in Slough, Berkshire, and Slough Ice Arena in May, police have said.
He appeared on Saturday at Westminster Magistrates' Court accused of one count of preparing terrorist acts and one count of possessing information that could be used for an attack.
Mr Akhtar, of Cress Road in Slough, will next appear at the Old Bailey on June 20.
10 hours, 34 minutes ago: BBC News