Bristol man charged under Terrorism Act
Police have today charged 19-year-old Andrew Ibrahim
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Tuesday, 29, Apr 2008 08:37
Police have today charged a Bristol man under the Terrorism Act.
Andrew Ibrahim, 19, of Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol, was charged with two terror-related charges as well as one other.
Ibrahim was charged with the possession of an explosive substance with intent, engaging in conduct with the intention to commit acts of terrorism and possession of articles for terrorist purposes.
Avon and Somerset police said that between January and April this year, Ibrahim "unlawfully or maliciously made or had in his possession or under his control an explosive substance with intent by means thereof to endanger life or cause injury to property in the United Kingdom".
Police also said that they found a vast array of items in Ibrahim's possession which were believed to be "connected with the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism".
A CD Rom, two homemade vests, a quantity of ball bearings, a quantity of air gun pellets, a quantity of nails and screws, wired circuitry, batteries and electric bulb filaments were all found.
Ibrahim is due to appear at the City of Westminster magistrates court in London on Wednesday.
Assistant Chief Constable Jackie Roberts said: "This has been a very challenging and complex investigation for Avon and Somerset police with much work still to be done.
"Significant amounts of material including numerous computers and associated media has been recovered together with what we believe to be bomb making components likely to cause harm.
"Over the past two weeks over 100 officers have been working on the enquiry with additional specialist support from our colleagues at the Metropolitan Police Service."
The Council of Bristol Mosques said in a statement that it condemned "in the strongest terms, any act or facet of terrorism and extremism".