Washington teen charged with right-wing terror offence

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Luke Skelton appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court

A teenager charged with a terror offence targeted police stations, drag queens and "Muslim rape gangs" in a plot to kill, a court heard.

Luke Skelton appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court earlier charged with intending to commit acts of terrorism.

The 18-year-old, of Oxclose, Washington, Tyne and Wear, was remanded in custody.

The case was sent to the Old Bailey where a preliminary hearing will be held on 19 November.

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