Abubaker Deghayes: Probe into ‘encouraging terrorism’ mosque

(BBC) The Charity Commission has launched a probe into a Brighton mosque after a former trustee was jailed for encouraging terrorism.

The body has also appointed an interim manager at the Brighton Mosque and Muslim Community Centre.

Abubaker Deghayes had called for jihad “by sword” in a speech at the mosque when about 50 people, including children, were present.

The Charity Commission said a trustee who was present should have intervened.

In May 2022, the mosque was issued with an official warning after Deghayes was jailed for encouraging terrorism.

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