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Stratford woman sentenced to life for terrorism offences
Farishta Jami, 36, has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 17 years after being convicted of two counts of engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorism under section 5 of the Terrorism…
Newport man sentenced for sharing terrorist publications and supporting a terrorist organisation
Hakan Barac, a 29 year old man from the Newport area of Gwent, today (7 April 2025) appeared at Bristol Crown court, where he was sentenced following an investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing Wales.…
Kent man convicted of sharing terrorist material online
A man has pleaded guilty to a number of terrorism offences linked to sharing terrorist material online following an investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command. Leo Walby, 19 (08.08.2005) of Swanley, Kent, pleaded guilty…
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…
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…
Hospital worker sentenced to Life for plot to attack RAF Menwith Hill and St James’s Hospital
Mohammad Sohail Farooq (18.10.1995) has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 37 years, for plotting to attack RAF Menwith Hill and St James’s Hospital. Farooq was convicted of preparing for an…
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…
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…
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…
Leeds Man Charged with Possessing and Disseminating Terrorist Material
A 21 year old man from Leeds has been charged with eight offences following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East.
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