A 19-year-old man from Essex, Alfie Douglas Coleman, has been charged with terrorism and firearms offences after an investigation conducted by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command. The charges include preparation of terrorist acts, collecting information likely to be useful for terrorism, possession of a firearm, and possession of ammunition. Coleman is currently in custody and is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 12 October.
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The charges were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service’s Counter Terrorism Division. Commander Dominic Murphy, who leads the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, expressed understanding that such charges may cause concern among the public. He reassured the public that there is no believed enduring threat, emphasising that the police work tirelessly to identify and disrupt terrorist activity with the support of the public.
