Teenager in court on terror plot charge

A teenager arrested over the alleged plot to blow up transatlantic airlines appeared in court in Britain today.

The 17-year-old, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared before City of Westminster Magistrates in central London.

He is accused of an offence under Section 58(1)(b) of the Terrorism Act 2000.

The charge alleges that he had in his possession a book on improvised explosive devices, some suicide notes and wills with the identities of persons prepared to commit acts of terror and a map of Afghanistan.

His lawyer, Gareth Peirce, indicated that he was pleading not guilty.

An application for bail was refused and the 17-year-old was remanded in custody until September 19.