Ottawa youth facing terrorism charges in alleged plot against Jewish people: RCMP

RCMP say an Ottawa youth has been arrested and charged with terrorism-related offences that allegedly targeted Jewish people.

RCMP say an Ottawa youth has been arrested and charged with terrorism-related offences that allegedly targeted Jewish people.

The Mounties say the young person arrested Friday was charged with facilitating terrorist activity by communicating instructional material related to an explosive substance.

The youth is further charged with knowingly instructing a person to carry out terrorist activity against "Jewish persons."

Police say no further information about the suspect can be released due to their age.