A man who shared shared extremist material showing support for terrorist organisations has been jailed in Manchester for eleven years
Mohammed Jaza Hamasaleh aged 25 of no fixed address pleaded guilty to seven counts of dissemination of terrorist publications, contrary to Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
In February 2023, officers from CTPNW and GMP searched Hamasaleh’s previous home address on Whiley Street in Longsight and seized numerous electronic devices.
Examination of these devices confirmed that he had shared numerous extremist videos and digital files with others, despite knowing that the content showed support for terrorist organisations.
During an appearance at Manchester Crown Court on 15 May 2024, Hamasaleh admitted that he had shared some of the materials with the intention of encouraging others in the commission, preparation, or instigation of acts of terrorism.
In other cases, he accepted that he had been reckless in sharing the materials rather than intending to encourage others.
Detective Superintendent Ben Cottam, Head of Investigations for Counter Terrorism Policing North West, said:
“The sentenced imposed on Mohammed Hamasaleh reflects the severity of his actions. In some cases, he was reckless in his behaviour but, in others, he admitted he intended to encourage individuals to subscribe to the same extremist views he held.
“The potential ripple effect from sharing extremist material and encouraging support for terrorist organisation is one that can be felt across communities which is why it is important that individuals such as Hamasaleh face consequences.
