West Yorkshire Police officer charged with terror offences

A West Yorkshire Police officer has been charged under the Terrorism Act over some images allegedly shared on Whatsapp.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) directed Counter Terrorism Policing North East to carry out an investigation into the messages.

On Monday, PC Mohammed Adil, 26, was charged with two counts of publishing an image in support of a proscribed organisation, specifically Hamas, contrary to section 13 of the Terrorism Act. The offences are alleged to have taken place in October and November 2023.

PC Adil, based in Calderdale, is currently suspended by the force and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (2 May).

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