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Head of Counter Terrorism Policing Laurence Taylor recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
He has received the King’s Police Medal (KPM) for distinguished service as part of His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2026, marking three decades in policing since he joined Sussex Police in June 1996. Assistant Commissioner Taylor has built a reputation as a highly experienced and respected…
Leicester woman charged with failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism
A 19-year-old woman from Leicester has been charged with failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism, contrary to Section 38b of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Nottinghamshire boy jailed for owning and sharing documents useful to terrorism
A 17-year-old boy from Nottinghamshire has been jailed after he pleaded guilty to seven counts of terrorism offences. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, previously admitted disseminating terrorist publications and possessing information…
Two men jailed for Hong Kong spying offences
This was disrupted when police arrested a group of people who were carrying out activity targeting a woman based in Pontefract, who was being accused by her former employer in Hong Kong of fraud. Chi…
A man has pleaded guilty to preparation for acts of terrorism
The prosecution will consider the basis of the guilty plea. A two-day sentencing hearing has been set for 22/23 July 2026 at Manchester Crown Court. Following the terrorist attack that took place at the Heaton Park…
Update 17:15 05 June 2026 | Manchester Attack
Updates from Counter Terrorism Policing regarding the incident in Manchester
Two men convicted of attack on Iran International journalist
An investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing London saw officers identify the suspects who fled the UK immediately after the attack. Working closely with the Romanian authorities, the Crown Prosecution Service and National Crime Agency,…
Man arrested in connection with Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue attack
Update – Wednesday 27th May 2026 The 49-year-old man arrested in Salford yesterday (Tuesday 26 May 2026) in connection with the terrorist attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue has been bailed. The man…
Woman jailed for attempted murder in Bristol
A woman who attacked a stranger from behind with an axe in the middle of a summer's afternoon has received a 19-and-a-half year sentence, including a custodial term of 15-and-a-half years, for attempted murder.
Birmingham man jailed for six years after admitting terrorism charges
A 23-year-old Birmingham man who was a self-appointed Islamic State media activist has been jailed for six years after admitting being a member of the proscribed terrorism organisation. Musa Abdrabba, from Newport Road, Balsall Heath,…
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