West Yorkshire: Police officer charged with terror offences after ‘sharing pro-Hamas image’

A statement from The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) directed an investigation, carried out by Counter Terrorism Policing North East, into messages shared on WhatsApp.

On conclusion of the investigation, we determined the case should be referred to the Crown Prosecution Service.

On Monday, PC Mohammed Adil, 26, was charged with two counts of publishing an image in support of a proscribed organisation, specifically Hamas, contrary to section 13 of the Terrorism Act. The offences are alleged to have taken place in October and November 2023.

PC Adil, based in Calderdale, is currently suspended by West Yorkshire Police. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (2 May).