Nottingham Man, 26, Busted for Terror Plot Prep

William Howitt, 26, from Holme Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, is due in court today at Westminster Magistrates’ for charges linked to terrorism.

Arrest After Counter-Terror Sting

Howitt was arrested on Tuesday, 14 March, during a Counter Terrorism Policing East Midlands operation. He faces charges under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 for preparing terrorist acts.

Police Urge Public Vigilance

Detective Inspector Christopher Brett said: “Police will always act on information relating to terrorism and I would urge anyone who witnesses anything suspicious to contact police on 101, or 999 in an emergency.”

See Something, Say Something!

  • If you spot anything suspicious, trust your gut and report it in confidence at gov.uk/ACT.
  • Call 999 immediately in an emergency.

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