Far-right terror suspects in Keighley charged with multiple terrorism offences after 3D-printed gun uncovered

May 14, 2021 Article

Four people arrested concerning far-right terrorism earlier this month have been charged with multiple terrorism offences and will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today (May 14).

Three of the individuals charged, named as Daniel Wright, 29, Liam Hall, 30, and Stacey Salmon, 28, all reside in Keighley in West Yorkshire, concern allegations that “they possessed an article, namely components of a 3D-printed firearm, in circumstances which give rise to a reasonable suspicion that their possession was for a purpose connected with the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism”, a press release published this morning from Counter Terrorism Policing North East.

The fourth individual, identified as Samuel Whibley, 28, of Derwen Deg, Menai Bridge, in the Isle of Anglesey, is charged with six offences of the encouragement of terrorism contrary to Section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006, and two offences of disseminating a terrorist publication that encourages terrorism contrary to Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006.

On and before 1 May, 2021, Daniel Wright, Liam Hall, and Stacey Salmon, are accused of having in their possession, without authority, a firearm which either has a barrel less than 30 centimetres in length or is less than 60 centimetres in length overall (Contrary to section 5(1)(aba) Firearms Act 1968).

Counter-terror police had initially made five arrests on May 1 in Anglesey, Bradford and Swindon. An extension approval a day later allowed the continued detention and questioning of the suspects. By May 7, counter-terror police released a 16-year-old from Swindon from custody without charge. A further extension allowed the police to question suspects until May 15, before charging decisions became public knowledge.

Daniel Wright, of Whinfield Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire, is charged with:

One offence of disseminating a terrorist publication that encourages terrorism contrary to Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006

One offence of possessing articles connected with an act of terrorism contrary to Section 57 of the Terrorism Act 2000

Three offences of possessing a document or record likely to be useful to a person committing an act of terrorism contrary to Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000

One offence of manufacturing a firearm contrary to Section 5(2A) of the Firearms Act 1968

One offence of possession of a firearm contrary to S5 (1)(aba) of the Firearms Act 1968

Liam Hall, of Hill Top Walk, Keighley, West Yorkshire, is charged with:

One offence of possessing articles connected with an act of terrorism contrary to Section 57 of the Terrorism Act 2000

One offence of manufacturing a firearm contrary to Section 5(2A) of the Firearms Act 1968

One offence of possession of a firearm contrary to S5 (1)(aba) of the Firearms Act 1968

Stacey Salmon, of Hill Top Walk, Keighley, West Yorkshire, is charged with:

One offence of possessing articles connected with an act of terrorism contrary to Section 57 of the Terrorism Act 2000

One offence of possession a firearm contrary to Section 5(1)(aba) of the Firearms Act 1968

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Unite leadership candidate suspended by Labour over Patel tweet

May 14, 2021 Article

A senior trade unionist has been suspended by Labour after suggesting Home Secretary Priti Patel was “disgusting” and should be deported.

Unite’s assistant general secretary Howard Beckett – who is standing for the leadership of the major union – apologised for the social media message.

Mr Beckett sits on Labour’s ruling national executive committee but the PA news agency understands he has now been suspended by the party.

Mr Beckett made the remarks following protests in Glasgow over the detention of two men by Border Force officials.

Police Scotland released the Indian nationals after people surrounded the immigration enforcement van and prevented it from leaving on Thursday.

Mr Beckett originally said: “Priti Patel should be deported, not refugees. She can go along with anyone else who supports institutional racism.

“She is disgusting.”

He subsequently deleted the message.

He later said: “Priti Patel message on Eid al Fitr is to deport Muslim refugees. Those who have been forced to flee war zones.

“We are seeing appalling institutional racism again and again from the supposed pillars of the British elite.

“Our society should have no place for racism, at all.

“I’m very sorry for my earlier tweet. I was angry to see Muslim Refugees being deported on the morning of Eid al Fitr.”

He said his earlier message was “never intended to be literal” and “the wording was wrong” and “offensive”.

“I apologise unreservedly to Priti Patel. No one should be deported.”

It is understood neither of the men involved in the situation in Glasgow is Muslim.

Labour MP Chris Bryant said: “This is vile. This should play no part in Labour – or in British politics.”

A Labour spokesman said the party “takes these allegations extremely seriously” and promised appropriate action.

Tory MP Steve Baker said it was “an extraordinary, absolutely intolerable remark” which must have a “robust response” from Labour.

Credit: PA News

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Categories: Eid-Ul-Fitr, Howard Beckett, News, Priti Patel, Unite Leadership