Black Country man convicted of terrorism offences using social media
Moin Uddin was convicted of three counts of supporting a proscribed organisation and further two offences of stirring up racial hatred.
A man has been convicted of terrorism and public order offences after posting messages in support of proscribed groups and messages stirring up racial hatred on social media.
Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands launched an investigation in relation to social posts from Moin Uddin in December 2023 and January 2024.
The 60-year-old from Smethwick was charged with terrorism and public order offences and went on trial at Birmingham Crown Court at the end of August.
On Tuesday (8 September) he was convicted of three counts of supporting a proscribed organisation and further two offences of stirring up racial hatred.
Head of Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands, Detective Chief Superintendent Alison Hurst, said: "Uddin used social media to post support for proscribed organisations and stir up racial hatred.
"He posted material which would have been deeply upsetting to others, and his actions were clearly against the law.
"It was thanks to information we received from the public that led to the investigation and prosecution of Uddin.
“It highlights the importance of sharing information with us so we can look to act."
Uddin is due to be sentenced on 10 November.