Police officer charged with terror offences
PC Mohammed Adil faces court on Thursday
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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.
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