Man who attempted to be Russian spy convicted of National Security act offence
Phillips was arrested after a series of interactions with undercover officers, whom Phillips believed were Russian agents.
Phillips was arrested after a series of interactions with undercover officers, whom Phillips believed were Russian agents.
The defendant was arrested at Heathrow Airport on 23 May 2024 after he caught a flight back from Turkey.
Those who see this as an opportunity to test the limits of the law by expressing support for Palestine Action will likely be committing an offence and will very likely be arrested.
Approximately £1 million of damage was caused after two units in an industrial estate in Leyton were deliberately set alight.
Officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command linked him to an X account posting statements in support of Hamas and Hizballah.
The prosecution, believed to be the first of its kind, followed an investigation by detectives from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command.
He has been taken into police custody
Acting Deputy Commissioner Jukes will begin his new job on Monday, 26 May.
It follows an investigation by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command
The defendant is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 21 May at 10:00hrs.
The defendant is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 20 May.
An 34-year-old was arrested this morning, Monday, 19 May, in the Chelsea area, SW3
The man remains in police custody
The police investigation remains active
The three men are charged with National Security Act offences
The 21-year-old remains in police custody
The group were sentenced to a combined total of more than 50 years in jail at the Old Bailey on 12 May.
Four men who were arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences can be detained and questioned until Saturday, 17 May.
The man, who is an Iranian national, was arrested and detained under section 27 of the National Security Act 2023.
Ojiri appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 9 May and pleaded guilty to all the charges.