TEENAGER IN SCOTLAND ARRESTED OUTSIDE MOSQUE UNDER TERRORISM ACT

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested under the Terrorism Act outside a mosque.

On Thursday at around 9am, police apprehended the youth outside the Inverclyde Islamic Centre, Greenock.

It is understood police are investigating links to right-wing extremism.

He remains in custody and Police Scotland says there is no risk to the community.

Read more: The Irish News