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Boy faces retrial over 'bomb plot' | Boy faces retrial over 'bomb plot' |
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A teenage boy accused of planning a "Columbine-type" attack on his former school in Loughborough faces a retrial. | A teenage boy accused of planning a "Columbine-type" attack on his former school in Loughborough faces a retrial. |
A jury at the Old Bailey in London was discharged after failing to reach verdicts on two charges under the Terrorism Act. | A jury at the Old Bailey in London was discharged after failing to reach verdicts on two charges under the Terrorism Act. |
The 17-year-old said the alleged attack plans, written in a notebook, were a fantasy to help him cope with bullying. | |
The teenager, who cannot be named, was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome after being arrested in February. | |
Recorder of London Judge Brian Barker QC discharged the jury of six men and six women following six days of deliberation. | |
A hearing will take place at the Old Bailey on 12 December to set a date for a retrial. | |
More to follow. | More to follow. |