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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Cooper

Twitter user who praised French teacher’s killer found guilty of terror offences

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A Twitter user has been convicted of two charges of encouraging terrorist acts after posting an image of a terrorism victim’s severed head, while urging others to decapitate those who insult Islam.

Ajmal Shahpal was found guilty on Monday at Birmingham Crown Court of sending tweets which would encourage others “to commit, prepare, or instigate acts of terrorism”.

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