Newport man charged with terrorism offences

Counter Terrorism Policing Wales has today charged Hakan Barac, a 27-year-old man from Newport, with offences under Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006 (online distribution of terrorist publications) and Section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000 (Support for a Proscribed Organisation).

Barac has been refused bail and will appear before Westminster Magistrates Court today, Thursday 6th June 2024.

It is not considered there to be a wider risk to the public.