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Officers charge man for alleged support for October 7th attacks
Officers investigating an incident where a man was alleged to have expressed support for the October 7th attacks and Hamas during a demonstration at Swiss Cottage have secured charges against him.
Mohamed Hassn, also known as Mohamed Al-Mail, 27 (24.12.97) of Unwin Way, Stanmore has been charged with intentionally causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress contrary to Section 4A of the Public Order Act 1998 and Section 31 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998.
An investigation was launched after footage of the incident, which took place in Swiss Cottage on 20 September 2024, was shared online. Hassn was arrested the following day and later bailed.
In January this year, a file of evidence was sent to the CPS who twice determined that no further action should be taken.
Officers continued to engage with the CPS to ensure all available avenues to challenge the decision not to bring charges were pursued, ultimately succeeding in securing a charge as set out above.
Hassn will now appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 19 January 2026.