Two men, from Nottinghamshire and West Yorkshire, have appeared in court charged with planning to commit an act of terrorism following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East.
Oliver William Rea (07/04/2001) from Arnold, and Muhammad Bham (15/10/2006) from Dewsbury, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court today (November 6) charged with Engaging in conduct in preparation of an act of terrorism, contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
Rea is also charged with:
- Three counts of Disseminating terrorist publications that encourage terrorism, contrary to Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
- Two counts of Inviting support for a proscribed organisation, namely ISIS, contrary to section 12(1) of the Terrorism Act 2000
- Two counts of Expressing support for a proscribed organisation (Al Queda and ISIS), contrary to section 12(1A) Terrorism Act 2000
The men were arrested as part of an intelligence led operation on Wednesday October 29, supported by West Yorkshire Police, Nottinghamshire Police and Counter Terrorism Policing East Midlands. Warrants of further detention were granted by the court on Friday October 31.
Rea and Bham were both remanded in custody and the case was adjourned until they appear again at Westminster Magistrates Court on Thursday November 13, 2025.