M1 terror suspects due in court

Seven men were initially detained on suspicion of terrorist activity after police found weapons in a car which was pulled over by police between the Canklow and Meadowhall—junctions 33 and 34—on June 30.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said that the arrests had resulted from a “routine stop,” but added: “Firearms, offensive weapons and other material were later found hidden inside, prompting police to take action to trace and arrest the driver, passenger and others suspected of being involved.”

Seven men from the West Midlands and one from West Yorkshire were detained following raids on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.

Jewel Uddin (26), Omar Mohammed Khan (27), and Mohammed Hasseen (23), all from Sparkhill, Birmingham, were due to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court today.

Uddin, Khan and Hasseen have all been charged under the Terrorism Act 2006, accused of preparing for an act or acts of terrorism with the intention of committing such acts.

They are accused of manufacturing an improvised explosive device, as well as acquiring firearms and other weapons, and vehicles connected with their alleged plans.

The four other men detained in connection to the investigation remain in custody.

Further investigations and forensic analysis are being carried out by West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit is leading the investigation.

Head of the unit, Det Chf Supt Kenny Bell, said: “As soon as the items were discovered in the impounded vehicle, our priority was to protect the public by pursuing and arresting those we believed to be involved.

“Our enquiries are ongoing.”

Terror suspects arrested after guns found in car.

READ MORE

Latest pictures and video