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Bletchley man found guilty of terrorism offences after sharing suicide vest guides and IS propaganda
Overview
Abdullah Yousef, a 24-year-old man from Bletchley, Milton Keynes, has been found guilty of membership of the Islamic State group, collecting terrorism information, and disseminating terrorist publications. Following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court, the court heard that Yousef ran a Telegram group where he published thousands of extremist images, videos, and bomb-making instructions, including a guide on how to make suicide vests.
Key points
- Abdullah Yousef, 24, was found guilty of membership of a proscribed organisation (Islamic State), collecting terrorism information, and six counts of disseminating terrorist publications.
- Yousef created a Telegram group where he shared over 7,000 photographs, 21,000 videos, and 270 links.
- Materials shared in the group included instructions on how to make suicide vests and explosive belts, bomb-making videos, and content glorifying the 9/11 attacks.
- Counter-terrorism officers arrested Yousef at his home in December 2025 and seized his mobile phones.
- Yousef will be sentenced at a later date.