Al-Arfat Hassan, 19 of north London, has been charged with the following offences: – Preparation of terrorist acts (under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006) – Collection of information likely to be useful to a person preparing an act of terrorism (under Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000) He is remanded in custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 9 March. Hassan was arrested by counter-terrorism officers on Thursday, 3 March, during a proactive operation. On Friday, 4 March, detectives were granted a warrant of further detention application at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, allowing them to detain him until Thursday, 10 March. He was charged on Tuesday, 8 March. + Communities defeat terrorism, and information from the public is vital to counter terrorism investigations. If you see or hear something unusual or suspicious and think someone may be engaging in terrorist activity, trust your instincts and act by reporting it in confidence at gov.uk/ACT or the anti-terrorist hotline on 0800 789 321. In an emergency, dial 999. Visit the ACT Early website at www.actearly.ukto find out how you can seek help and support for anyone who you suspect may be being radicalised.
