Police officer charged with terror offences

Image source, PA Media

Image caption, PC Mohammed Adil faces court on Thursday
  • Author, Adam Laver
  • Role, 91热爆 News

A West Yorkshire Police officer has been charged with two terrorism offences.

PC Mohammed Adil, from Bradford, is charged with two counts of publishing an image in support of a proscribed organisation, specifically Hamas, under Section 13 of the Terrorism Act.

The alleged offences relate to messages shared on WhatsApp between October and November 2023.

PC Adil, 26, who is based in Calderdale, has been suspended by West Yorkshire Police and will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

Police watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct directed an investigation, which was carried out by Counter Terrorism Policing North East.

On conclusion, it was determined the case should be referred to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Follow 91热爆 Yorkshire on聽,听听补苍诲听. Send your story ideas to聽yorkslincs.news@bbc.co.uk.