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Extreme right-wing group convicted of planning terrorist attack in West Yorkshire

Three men - Brogan Stewart, 25, Marco Pizettu, 25, and Christopher Ringrose, 34 – have been found guilty of planning an act of terrorism. 

Group of six convicted of spying for Russia jailed for total of 50 years

The group members - Orlin Roussev, 46, Bizer Maksimov Dzhambazov, 43, Katrin Nikolayeva Ivanova, 33, Ivan Iliev Stoyanov, 33, Vanya Nikolaveva Gaberova, 30, and Tihomir Ivanov Ivanchev, 39 – have been sentenced for a combined total of 50 years, 3 months and 2 weeks for being part of a spying operation across Europe on behalf of Russia.

Caerphilly man jailed for the production and possession of firearms

Spencer Tse, 25, has been sentenced to 15-months in prison after a counter terrorism investigation uncovered the production of homemade firearms and possession of ammunition.

Updated Statement on Leeds Incident

An updated statement from CTP NE regarding the incident in Leeds on Saturday, April 26.

Devon man jailed for sharing right-wing terrorist content online

Tobias Gleed, 20, has been sentenced to five and half years in prison for possessing, promoting and distributing terrorist materials online.

From rural crime scenes to countering terror threats – hear how ‘Cassandra’ became a senior forensic expert

In the final episode of the Inside Counter Terrorism Policing podcast hear about the intricate and complex work of a forensic expert. “All the time you’re constantly looking, listening, watching, and seeing how things are changing, seeing how people are reacting….is there something more than meets the eye?” ‘Cassandra’, whose true identity has been protected,...

A former schoolteacher turned intelligence assessor, hear how ‘Heidi’ switched the classroom for counter terrorism

“I’m having to deal with some of the worst people in society and some people that are planning on doing potentially some really horrific things.” In the latest episode of the Inside Counter Terrorism Policing podcast hear about the intricate and complex work of an intelligence assessor. ‘Heidi’, whose true identity has been protected, is...

From a night shift response officer to bringing down international terrorists, ‘Jess’ reveals the life of a senior investigating officer

“That decision about when to arrest them – a day too soon, a day too late – it can be down to the wire..” In the latest episode of the chart chopping Inside Counter Terrorism Policing podcast hear about the gruelling and intense life of a senior investigating officer (SIO). ‘Jess’, whose identity has been...

Terrorism related arrests hit a five year high

The latest data released by the Home Office shows that more people have been arrested for terrorism related offences in 2024 than in the four years previously. Last year, the police made 248 arrests which is the highest number of arrests in a single year since 2019. Commenting on the release of the data, Senior...

From the physio table to outlawing terror groups – Jo’s story is like no other

“…people can do anything. You don’t know what people are capable of.”   In the latest episode of the chart topping ‘Inside Counter Terrorism Policing’ podcast hear about the harrowing and heroic moments in the life of a police officer. ‘Jo’, whose identity has to be protected, is an officer in one of Counter Terrorism Policing’s (CTP)...