East London Man Charged with Terror Offence After Police Raid
A 27-year-old man has been hit with terror charges following a dramatic East London police swoop.
Met Police Nab Suspect for Terror Plot
Sahayb Aweys Munye Abu, 27, from East London, was charged today, 23 July, with preparation of terrorist acts under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
He’s been remanded in custody and is set to appear via video link at Westminster Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, 24 July.
Four Arrested in Coordinated Counter-Terror Blitz
The arrest came after officers from the Met Police Counter Terrorism Command, backed by East Midlands Counter Terrorism Policing, swooped on 9 July.
They arrested four men across East London and Leicestershire under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Other Suspects Released Without Charge
Three of the men taken in that day have since been released without charge.
