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Statement on Palestine Action
Since the proscription of Palestine Action on 5th July 2025 a significant number of arrests have been made by UK policing for suspected offences under the Terrorism Act. As of today (7th August) 10 people…
A man armed with a machete who assaulted members of the public has been sentenced
Jamal Walker-Bailey, 26, has received an eight year sentence after being found guilty of two counts of attempted Grievous Bodily Harm.
Bradford man sentenced for possessing firearms manuals
Ondrej Sidelka, 21, has received a two year sentence following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East found he was in possession of terrorist documents.
Counter Terrorism Policing, MI5, and the National Crime Agency deliver summer holiday warning to parents
For the first time, Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), MI5, and the National Crime Agency (NCA) are jointly calling on parents and carers to support their children to be safer online during the summer break. In…
Essex man who attempted to be Russian spy convicted of National Security act offence
Howard Phillips, 65, has been found guilty after an undercover investigation by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command found he was willing to assist and support Russian espionage activities.
Cleethorpes man sentenced for sharing Daesh propaganda and encouraging terrorism
Mohammed Mahfuz Ahmed, 26, has received a 15 year sentence following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East found he had a deep-seated extremist mindset and an avid determination to share terrorist material online.
Lord Anderson publishes Lessons for Prevent report
Earlier today (16 July 2025) the Home Office published ‘Lessons for Prevent’, a detailed review carried out by the Interim Independent Prevent Commissioner Lord Anderson of Ipswich KBE KC. The report was submitted to the…
Group convicted after Russian-ordered arson attack in London
Five men – Jake Reeves, 23, Dylan Earl, 21, Nii Mensha, 23, Jakeem Rose, 23, and Ugnius Asmena, 21 – have been found guilty for an arson attack on a London warehouse full of supplies…
Statement from Counter Terrorism Policing North West following publication of the Jalal Uddin Public Inquiry report
Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts, speaking on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing North West, said: “Our thoughts today are with the family and loved ones of Jalal Uddin. “Jalal was a beloved and respected Islamic…
Man from Harlow jailed for posting support on social media for terrorist groups
Zakir Hussain, 30, has been sentenced to five years and eight months in prison following an investigation by Met’s Counter Terrorism Command found he wasting posting supportive messages on social media about proscribed terrorist groups…
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