Belgian Police Arrest 14-Year-Old for Plotting Mosque Attack

brussels, belgium - A 14-year-old boy has been arrested by Belgian police for reportedly planning to carry out an attack on a mosque.

Teenager Arrested for Mosque Attack Plan

A 14-year-old boy has been detained by Belgian authorities for allegedly planning a terrorist attack on a mosque, announced Minister of Justice Paul Van Tigchelt. The teenager, described as right-wing extremist, was apprehended in connection with the increasing trend of radicalization among minors. Van Tigchelt expressed concern over the rising number of young individuals involved in terrorism-related cases, revealing that one-third of suspects linked to violent extremism are minors, with three-quarters having jihadist leanings and a quarter affiliated with right-wing extremism.

The specific details regarding the boy's location and the targeted mosque have not been disclosed.