Man charged with terrorism offences

A man has been charged with terrorism offences after being arrested in Birmingham.

Ayoub Essakhi, 21, from Yardley, was charged with preparing for acts of terrorism and distribution of terrorist material.

He was arrested by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands on 8 October.

Essakhi was due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, the force said.

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