Leeds man, 23, charged with terrorism offence

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Ozain Yousef is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday

A 23-year-old man from Leeds has been charged with a terrorism offence following an investigation by counter-terrorism police.

Ozain Yousef, of Mexborough Place, has been charged with one offence under the Terrorism Act 2000.

He was arrested on November 24 on suspicion of supporting the proscribed organisation Hamas after posting "a series of images" online, police said.

Mr Yousef will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday.

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