Muhammad Abid, a 33-year-old resident of Newham, has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for breaching the terms of his Terrorism Notification Order. The sentencing took place at the Old Bailey following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command.
Abid’s breaches involved failing to notify officers about a bank account he had opened and a de-registered vehicle in his possession. As a result, he was found guilty of two breaches of a Part 4 Notification Order under the Counter Terrorism Act, 2008. In addition to his prison sentence, Abid will serve an additional 12 months on licence.
Following his release from prison in August 2021, officers closely monitored Abid’s compliance with the Notification Order. However, concerns arose due to his lack of engagement. In March 2022, officers conducted searches at two addresses in east London linked to Abid, uncovering evidence of further breaches. Abid was subsequently charged in August 2023 and convicted on April 23 at the Old Bailey.
