BRISTOL MAN JAILED FOR POSSESSING TERRORISM MATERIAL - BBC NEWS
A man described as "immature but no fool" has been jailed after police found terrorist material in his home.
Sohaib Embarek was arrested at his flat in Bristol after an operation involving Avon and Somerset Police and counter-terrorism officers.
In January this year, he admitted five charges of possessing terrorism material.
The judge said Embarek had spent his time "drinking too much and spending too much time on the internet." The 34-year-old was sentenced to six years in prison, including time for three counts of making indecent images of children and one of possession of extreme pornography.
Armed officers raided his flat on Tyndale Road on December 9, 2019, finding bomb-making manuals, guides on making poison, and Islamic State propaganda.
He also shared terrorist material via Telegram.
Embarek claimed he was a researcher and was writing a book, denying supporting terrorism, and stated he didn't attach significance to the digital content.
The judge highlighted that there was "no evidence" he would have committed a terrorist act, though CTPSE officers stated he had "very much a terrorist mindset" and had lied throughout police interviews.
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e judge said Embarek had spent his time "drinking too much and spending too much time on the internet." The 34-year-old was sentenced to six years in prison, including time for three counts of making indecent images of children and one o...
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A man described as "immature but no fool" has been jailed after police found terrorist material in his home
Prison sentence
six years
The judge said Embarek had spent his time "drinking too much and spending too much time on the internet." The 34-year-old was sentenced to six years in prison, including time for three counts of making indecent images of children and one of possession of extreme pornography
