Man admits to terrorism offence

SLOUGH: A Slough man has admitted sharing an Islamist terrorism inspired video clip.

Shakil Chapra, 43, from Slough pleaded guilty to the terrorism offence at Kingston Crown Court on Friday, March 12 following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE).

On September 11, 2019, Chapra sent round a video produced by Boko Haram with the intent of encouraging acts of terrorism or to help with the preparation of a terrorist act.

He was charged with one count of dissemination of terrorist publications contrary to section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006

Detective Chief Superintendent Kath Barnes, Head of CTPSE, said: “I am pleased that Chapra has pleaded guilty at this early stage of proceedings.

“Officers and staff have worked hard on this case, leaving him with no choice but to admit his actions.

“The video clip was trying to promote terrorist propaganda.

“We are especially aware at the moment about the risk of online radicalisation and the real risk this has had during lockdown.”

Chapra has been remanded and is due to be sentenced at Kingston Crown Court on May 17.

BURNHAM: A woman has died on the tracks near Burnham Railway Station, transport police have confirmed.

British Transport Police was called to the line justbefore 5pm on Tuesday.

It had received reports of a casualty on the tracks, however, the person was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services.

Officers have said the incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “British Transport Police were called to Burnham railway station at 4.48pm on Tuesday following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Paramedics also attended, however sadly a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

“This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

LANGLEY: A teenager was robbed by a group of boys in Langley Memorial Ground on Thursday.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the victim – a 17-year-old boy – had his bag, jacket and phone stolen.

The incident happened at around 5.15pm when the victim was with his friends by the benches close to the play park.

He was then approached by the group, who exchanged words, and then one boy from the group produced a weapon which ‘could have been a knife’.

They stole his belongings and then left in the direction of Meadfield Road, down an alley near to the Choice chicken shop.

The victim was not injured during this incident.

Two 15-year-old teenage boys from Slough have been arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of robbery. They have been released on bail to appear at Maidenhead police station on April 8 and 9 respectively.

Call police on 101, quoting reference number 43210102555, with any information.