07/07/2006

Two charged following anti-terror raids

Two men have been charged with terrorism offences, following a series of raids in Bolton last month.

Omar Altimimi, from Lansdowne Road, Bolton, was charged with four offences under the Terrorism Act.

The charges relate to the possession of any materials or articles for the purposes of terrorism and the collection of information for terrorist purposes.

Mr Altimimi also faces one charge under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Yusuf Abdullah, 29, of no fixed address, faces two charges - one under the Proceeds of Crime Act and the other under the Theft Act.

Both men were arrested during police raids on eight properties in Bolton on June 27.

Both men will appear at Bow Street Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

(KMcA)

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