Two people have been charged with terrorism offences following a proactive investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command. An 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman were charged on Thursday, 15 August as follows: Rex William Henry Clark (21.04.06) of Ilford, East London was charged with preparation of terrorist acts, contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act (TACT) 2006. Sofija Vinogradova (17.07.05) of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire was charged with preparation of terrorist acts, contrary to Section 5, TACT, 2006 and two counts of collection of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, contrary to Section 58, TACT, 2000. Both appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 16 August. They have been remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 13 September. The investigation is related to suspected extreme right-wing terrorism activity. Commander Dominic Murphy, Head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, said: “These are extremely serious charges, but I would urge the public not to speculate any further about this case at this time and allow the criminal justice process to run its course unimpeded.
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