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South Shields man John Raymond Nimmo charged with terrorism offences South Shields man in court charged with terrorism offences
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A man has been charged with a string of terrorism and public order offences. A man has appeared in court charged with terrorism offences and publishing material to stir up racial hatred.
John Raymond Nimmo, 31, of Belgrave Terrace, South Shields, was arrested by counter terrorism officers in August. John Raymond Nimmo, 31, of Osborne Avenue, South Shields, was arrested by counter terrorism officers in August.
He faces six charges, including encouraging terrorism and possessing documents likely to be used in preparing an act of terrorism. He faced six charges at Westminster Magistrates' Court, including encouraging terrorism and possessing documents likely to be used to prepare for terrorism.
Counter Terrorism Policing North East said Mr Nimmo was expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later on Monday. He did not enter any pleas as he appeared via videolink.
He is charged with possessing a terrorist manual, namely the Anarchist Cookbook, as well as distributing a terrorist publication by allegedly posting on the social media site Gab.
Mr Nimmo is also charged with encouraging terrorism.
He was bailed to next due to appear at the Central Criminal Court on 3 January.