A woman has been found guilty of showing support to a proscribed terrorist group following an investigation by officers from the Met’s Co…
Detective Chief Superintendent Gareth Rees, from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command said: “Showing support for a terrorist organisation is a criminal offence, and is something we take seriously – whether it be online or in the real-world. “In this case, the online posts were referred to our Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit. Specialist officers established the […]
A woman has been found guilty of showing support to a proscribed terrorist group following an investigation by officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command into social media posts that were referred to police by members of the public
Detective Chief Superintendent Gareth Rees, from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command said: “Showing support for a terrorist organisation is a criminal offence, and is something we take seriously – whether it be online or in the real-world. “In this case, the online posts were referred to our Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit. Specialist officers established the […]
A woman has been found guilty of showing support to a proscribed terrorist group following an investigation by officers from the Met’s Co…
Detective Chief Superintendent Gareth Rees, from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command said: “Showing support for a terrorist organisation is a criminal offence, and is something we take seriously – whether it be online or in the real-world. “In this case, the online posts were referred to our Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit. Specialist officers established the […]
South London Protester’s Appeal Against Stalking Conviction Rejected
A protester from south London, Simon Parry, has had his appeal against his conviction for stalking former cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson rejected. Parry was found guilty of “persistently following” Sir Gavin, the former education and defence secretary, on two occasions last year. The incidents occurred on May 24 and June 14, 2023. A panel […]
South London Council’s Top Boss Resigns Amid Charges of Drink Driving and Drug Possession
Bayo Dosunmu, the chief executive of Lambeth Council, has resigned following charges of drunk driving, possession of a class A drug, and failing to stop after a crash. Lambeth Council confirmed that Dosunmu would officially step down from his role next Monday, July 15. Appointed as chief executive of Lambeth Council in April 2022, Dosunmu […]
Metropolitan Police Officer Accused of Misconduct in Public Office
PC Craig Carter, a Metropolitan Police officer, appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, facing charges of misconduct in public office. The allegations stem from a theft of money in September 2022 when Claudio Gaetani, 45, suffered a heart attack and collapsed on a busy north London street. PC Carter, 51, dressed in a blue […]
Metropolitan Police Officer Charged Over Alleged Theft From Collapsed Man
A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged in connection with the alleged theft of money from a man who died after collapsing. Pc Craig Carter is set to appear in court facing an allegation of misconduct in public office. Pc Carter, who is part of the Met’s North Area Command Unit, covering Enfield and Haringey, […]
Metropolitan Police Officer Charged with Sexual Assault to Appear in Court
PC Saif Iqbal, a serving officer with the Metropolitan Police, is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 26, facing seven counts of sexual assault. The charges stem from incidents involving two women and occurred between October 2020 and November 2021. Notably, both victims are fellow police officers.
Three convicted of failing to comply with a direction to stop protesting
Three people have been convicted of failing to comply with a direction to stop protesting outside the home of an MP. The three members of the group Youth Demand were accused of tying a banner to a large tree in front of the home of Keir Starmer MP on the afternoon of Tuesday, 9 April. […]
Six Defendants Indicate Pleas in Unauthorised Investment Scheme Case
In a recent court hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, three defendants—Emmanuel Nwanze, Scott Timlin, and Holly Thompson—indicated pleas of not guilty. Meanwhile, Yazmin Oukhellou, Lauren Goodger, and Eva Zapico did not provide any pleas. A plea and trial preparation hearing has been scheduled for July 11 at Southwark Crown Court for these six individuals. Additionally, […]
A former Kent Police officer has been charged with rape, sexual assault and misconduct in a public office
Jamie Woodhams was the subject of an investigation by detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate after a report made to the force in October 2022. The 51-year-old, of Ashford, has now been charged with six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.
Five Convicted of Aggravated Trespass After Disrupting Les Misérables Performance
Five people have been convicted of aggravated trespass following the disruption of a Les Misérables performance at the Sondheim Theatre in central London. The incident occurred on the evening of Wednesday, October 4, when protesters halted the show at 9pm by entering the stage area. Police were called to the scene, and local officers quickly […]
Two Police Officers to Appear in Court Over Alleged Assault on 16-Year-Old
Two police officers are set to appear in court after being charged with assaulting a 16-year-old boy. Pc Sevda Gonen, 28, faces two counts of assault by beating, while Pc Stuart Price, aged 32, is accused of one count of the same offence. The officers are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday […]
Three people arrested following a pitch invasion during the Champions League Final at Wembley on Saturday evening have been charged
Yevhenii Lubnenko, 29 of no fixed address will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 3 June. David Carneckij, 28 of Walworth Road, SE17 will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 10 July.
A man has been charged with terrorism offences linked to his travel to Syria
Isa Giga, 31, previously of Hounslow, west London, was charged on 24 May with the intention of committing acts of terrorism, engaged in conduct in preparation for giving effect to his intention, namely travelled to Syria to fight for the ‘Jaysh Al Fath’ groups, contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act, 2006. On 23 May, officers […]
Matthew Trickett: Death of Immigration Officer Accused of Spying for Hong Kong ‘Not Suspicious,’ Police Say
Thames Valley Police have confirmed that the death of Matthew Trickett, an immigration officer accused of spying for the Hong Kong intelligence service, is not being treated as suspicious. Matthew Trickett, 37, a former Royal Marine and private investigator, was found dead in Grenfell Park, Maidenhead, on Sunday afternoon after a report from a member […]
A man has been charged by Counter Terrorism Policing with suspected offences under the National Security Act
Howard Michael Phillips, 64 of Harlow was charged on Thursday, 23 May with an offence contrary to section 3 of the National Security Act. The country to which the charge relates is Russia.
Bedfordshire man charged with various offences following an investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command
Harry Whittaker, 31, of Caddington, Bedfordshire was charged on Monday, 20 May with: He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 21 May.
