A 20-year-old woman was arrested in Lambeth for allegedly encouraging support for the terrorist...
Published: 10:16 pm January 14, 2026
Updated: 4:45 pm February 15, 2026
Young Woman Busted for Backing Daesh Online

 

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A 20-year-old woman was arrested in Lambeth for allegedly encouraging support for the terrorist group Daesh through social media posts. The crackdown forms part of a wider Counter Terrorism Policing London investigation.

Arrest and Investigation Details

The woman was detained at her home on Tuesday, 13 January. Police also searched the property as part of their probe. She faces charges under Section 12(1) of the Terrorism Act 2000 for promoting a proscribed organisation. After questioning, she was released on bail until April.

Counter Terrorism Chief Issues Warning

Commander Dominic Murphy, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said:

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