23/11/2009

Manchester Terror Charges

Four men have been charged following a swoop by anti-terror police in Manchester last week.

Munir Ahmed Farooqi, 52, of Victoria Terrace, Longsight is charged with four offences, including encouraging someone to murder another and assisting others to commit acts of terrorism, namely violent jihad.

Haris Farooqi, 26, of Stockport Road, Levenshulme is charged with assisting others to commit acts of terrorism, namely violent jihad.

Matthew Ronald Newton, 27, of Rydal Walk, Stalybridge is also charged with assisting others to commit acts of terrorism.

Israr Hussain Malik, 21, of Bowdon Avenue, Fallowfield is charged with intent to commit acts of terrorism, namely violent jihad.

A 62-year-old has been released without charge.

The four accused will appear at City of Westminster Magistrates Court in London today.

(PR/KMcA)

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