Man Nabbed at Gatwick Over Terrorism Charges

A 55-year-old man was arrested at Gatwick Airport on Saturday, April 7, by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.

Suspected Terrorism Offences

The suspect faces allegations of encouraging terrorism and spreading terrorist material, breaking the Terrorism Act 2006.

Swift Arrest on Arrival from Morocco

  • Police caught him at 11:02am as he landed from Morocco.
  • He was taken to a south London police station under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

Bailed Ahead of May Court Date

The man has since been released on conditional bail, with a court appearance scheduled for early May.

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