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Man jailed after officers identify he breached terrorism notification order

A man with two previous terror-related convictions has been jailed after a proactive Met Police investigation identified that he was posting extremist and terrorist content online.

International counter terrorism investigation leads to Anjem Choudary conviction

An international police investigation involving the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command (CTC) working with law enforcement from north America has resulted in the conviction of the radical preacher Anjem Choudary for directing a banned terrorist group.

Counter Terrorism Policing asks for your help to keep summer safe

Our Senior National Coordinator for Protect and Prepare, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Jon Savell, asks for your support during a busy summer of events.  The wall charts are filling up, the knockout stage is underway and Euro fever has well and truly taken a hold. For many, the last few weeks will have felt like the...

CTP statement on Hartlepool investigation

Statement from Matt Jukes on behalf of Counter Terrorism Policing following the sentencing of Ahmed Alid.

Man Given Life Sentence for Hartlepool Terrorist Attack 

A terrorist who murdered a 70 year old man and attempted to murder a second person has today (Friday, May 17) been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 44 years and 152 days. 

Derbyshire man jailed for extreme right terrorism offences

A 33-year-old man from Derbyshire has been jailed for over five years for extreme right wing terrorism offences after admitting he possessed several terrorist documents

CTP Statement on Reading Terror Attack Inquest

Statement from Assistant Chief Constable Tim Metcalfe, chief officer lead for Counter Terrorism Policing South East and on behalf of Thames Valley Police.

Number of young people arrested for terrorism offences hits record high

The latest data released by the Home Office shows that 2023 saw the highest number of terrorism arrests of young people since records began

Counter Terrorism Policing honour International Women’s Day 2024

To honour International Women’s Day 2024 Counter Terrorism Policing is sharing the experiences of female officers and staff from across our UK wide network.

Counter Terrorism Policing’s senior leaders praise police staff for their role in keeping the UK safe

The Head of Counter Terrorism Policing Matt Jukes and Director General Richard Westlake, have penned a joint open letter to recognise and thank police staff for their vital contributions to the counter terrorism mission