Man charged with terrorism offence linked to travel to Syria

A man has been charged with terrorism offences linked to his travel to Syria, following an investigation by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command.

Isa Giga, 31 (11.02.1993), previously of Hounslow, west London, was charged on 24 May with the intention of committing acts of terrorism, engaged in conduct in preparation for giving effect to his intention, namely travelled to Syria to fight for the ‘Jaysh Al Fath’ groups, contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act, 2006.

On 23 May, officers arrested a 31-year-old man as he arrived into London on a flight from Turkey. He was arrested on suspicion of offences under section 5 of the Terrorism Act, 2006., and taken to a London police station, where he was subsequently charged as above.

He will appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday, 25 May.

Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command said: "Given the charges against this individual, we won't be commenting further on his particular case as there are active criminal proceedings.

"However, we have been clear for some time now that should anyone return to the UK whom we suspect of being involved in any terrorist-related activity overseas, then they can expect to be thoroughly investigated. We work very closely with other partners and agencies here in the UK and overseas in order to do this and help keep the public safe."

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