A 59-year-old man has been charged with multiple terrorism offences following an extensive investigation by the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command.
Charges
Paul Martin, of %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%%, faces the following charges:
- Encouragement of %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_1%% under Section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006
- Possession of articles for the purposes of terrorism under Section 57 of the Terrorism Act 2000
- Possession of a weapon capable of discharging a noxious substance or other thing (stun gun) under Section 5(1)(b) of the Firearms Act 1968
Court Appearance
Martin is scheduled to appear at %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 14 January 2025, after being charged via postal requisition.
Background
Martin was initially arrested in %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_3%% on 28 September 2021 during a Counter Terrorism operation. Following his arrest, he was released under %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_4%%, allowing authorities to conduct further inquiries.
The charges were announced as part of ongoing efforts to ensure public safety and combat terrorism.
Police Appeal
The %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% continues to urge the public to report any suspicious activity or information that may help to prevent terrorism. Information can be provided by:
- Call: The Anti-Terrorist Hotline at 0800 789 321
- Online: Visit the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) website
Further updates will be provided following Martin’s %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% appearance.
