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Birmingham man charged with terrorism offences
Overview
A 21-year-old man from Yardley, Birmingham, has been charged with preparing for acts of terrorism and distributing terrorist material following his arrest by counter-terrorism officers.
Key points
- Ayoub Essakhi, 21, from Yardley, was charged with preparing for acts of terrorism and distribution of terrorist material.
- He was arrested by Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands officers on 8 October.
- Essakhi was scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court.