Muhammad Abid, a 33-year-old resident of Newham, has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison for breaching the terms of his Terrorism Notification Order. The sentencing took place at the Old Bailey following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command.

Abid’s breaches involved failing to notify officers about a bank account he had opened and a de-registered vehicle in his possession. As a result, he was found guilty of two breaches of a Part 4 Notification Order under the Counter Terrorism Act, 2008. In addition to his prison sentence, Abid will serve an additional 12 months on licence.

Detective Chief Superintendent Gareth Rees, Head of Operations at the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, emphasized the importance of monitoring terrorism notification requirements. “These measures are crucial in identifying and managing potential risks posed by individuals previously convicted of terrorism offences,” Rees stated. “Abid’s failure to comply with the notification order led us to investigate and bring him to justice.”

Abid’s history includes a previous conviction in January 2018 for failing to disclose information about an act of terrorism, contrary to section 38 of the Terrorism Act, 2000. He received a four-year and three-month prison sentence and was subsequently made subject to Part 4 Notification requirements for 10 years.

Following his release from prison in August 2021, officers closely monitored Abid’s compliance with the Notification Order. However, concerns arose due to his lack of engagement. In March 2022, officers conducted searches at two addresses in east London linked to Abid, uncovering evidence of further breaches. Abid was subsequently charged in August 2023 and convicted on April 23 at the Old Bailey.