Two persons charged with terrorism offences in Halifax

Two people have been charged with terrorism offences following an investigation by West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit.

Mark Jones, aged 23, and Alice Cutter, aged 22, both of Wharf Street in Halifax, have been charged with being members of the proscribed organisation National Action contrary to section 11 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

They are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow (Friday 7 September).

Two men, aged 22 and 28 both from Birmingham, continue to be detained after detectives were granted a warrant of further detention.

A 17-year-old male from Nottingham has been bailed as the investigation continues.

The five were arrested yesterday (Wednesday) by West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit in conjunction with CTP North East and East Midlands CTIU.

Source: WMP