Teen arrested in Hertfordshire over right-wing terrorism

The teenager was arrested by the Metropolitan Police on Tuesday

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of encouraging right-wing terrorism.

The teenager was arrested on Tuesday at an address in Hertfordshire, the Metropolitan Police said.

He was held on suspicion of a direct or indirect encouragement to the commission, preparation or instigation of terrorism.

Police said the investigation related to "alleged offences linked to extreme right-wing terrorism".

The teenager has been released on bail until mid-July while inquiries continue, the force said.