Brighton man charged with terrorism offence

It's in connection with comments made on social media.

Author: Shaunna BurnsPublished 23rd Apr 2025
Last updated 23rd Apr 2025

Dylan Evans, of York Road, Hove, was charged today (23/4) with support for a proscribed organisation – Hamas - contrary to section 12 (1) Terrorism Act 2000.

The 58-year-old was also charged with two counts of intending to stir up racial hatred, contrary to section 19 of the Public Order Act 1986.

The charges are in connection with comments made on the social media platform X in October 2023.

Evans was released on conditional bail to attend Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 23rd May.

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