Man charged with terrorism offence linked to Syria

(Press Release) An 18-year-old man has been charged with a terrorism offence following an investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing London.

Chafik Aziz (17.05.2007) of Wallington, Sutton, was charged on 11 November with an offence contrary to section 5 (1)(a) of the Terrorism Act (TAC), 2006:

  • between 1 July 2025 and 5 November 2025 with the intention of committing acts of terrorism, engaged in conduct in preparation for giving effect to his intention, namely attempted to travel to Syria to join the Islamic State.

Officers arrested an 18-year-old man on Tuesday, 4 November, at Gatwick airport.

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