Bristol teenager appears in court charged with terrorism offence

Yesterday (September 26) following a hearing at the Central Criminal Court in London, Alina Burns, 18, from Lynton Road, Bristol, has been charged with an additional offence of engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts, contrary to section 5 the Terrorism Act 2006.

Burns, who is white British, already faces charges for attempted murder, attempted grievous bodily harm and three counts of possession of a bladed article – all relating to an incident in Bedminster, Bristol, on Saturday August 2, in which a 27-year-old man suffered minor injuries when he was assaulted.

Burns remains in custody and is next due to appear on January 16, 2026 at the Central Criminal Court in London.