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Helen William

Man in court accused of encouraging terrorism over alleged Telegram posts

Paul Martin appeared at the Old Bailey (Jordan Pettitt/PA) - (PA Wire)

A man has been appeared at the Old Bailey accused of encouraging terrorism over alleged social media posts about starting an armed uprising against the UK government during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Paul Martin, 59, appeared in court on Friday charged with encouraging terrorism, possessing articles for the purposes of terrorism, and possessing a stun gun.

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