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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.
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.