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Published: 8:24 pm April 2, 2025
Updated: 1:05 pm October 8, 2025
Teenager Convicted of Multiple Terrorism Offences After Sharing Extremist Material Online

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A 19-year-old man from Swanley, Kent has pleaded guilty to multiple terrorism offences following an investigation led by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.

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Details of the Offences

Leo Walby (born 08.08.2005) pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey on 2 April to:

  • Six counts of dissemination of terrorist material, contrary to Section 2 of the Terrorism Act (TACT), 2006.
  • One count of failing to disclose a password, after being served notice, contrary to Section 53 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), 2000.

Arrest and Investigation

Walby was arrested on 4 October 2024 as part of a proactive investigation by officers from the Counter Terrorism Command. The arrest took place at an address in Swanley, where officers conducted a search and seized several digital devices.

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