Man charged with terrorism offences

A man has been charged with terrorism offences after an investigation by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.

Paul Martin, 59 (01.06.65) of Croydon, has been charged with encouragement of terrorism, contrary to section 1 of the Terrorism Act 2006, possession of articles for the purposes of terrorism, contrary to section 57 of the Terrorism Act 2000 and possession of a weapon capable of discharging a noxious substance or other thing(stun gun), contrary to section 5(1)(b) of the Firearms Act 1968.

He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 14 January after being charged via postal requisition.

Martin was arrested in south London on 28 September 2021 and was released under investigation.