UK police search journalist's residence
UK police have conducted a raid on the residence of a journalist recognized for his anti-Israeli views, alleging that he has encouraged terrorism. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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UK counterterrorism police executed a raid on the London residence of Asa Winstanley, a journalist and associate editor of the Electronic Intifada website, on Thursday, confiscating multiple electronic devices in the process. Winstanley has gained attention for his critical stance on Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
Police arrived at Winstanley’s home equipped with warrants and a letter that reportedly informed him of an investigation into “possible offenses” linked to his social media activity, as detailed in an article on the Electronic Intifada.
According to the letter issued by the Counter Terrorism Command of the Metropolitan Police Service, law enforcement acknowledged Winstanley’s role as a journalist but stated that “notwithstanding, police are investigating possible offenses” under sections 1 and 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006, which pertain to “encouragement of terrorism.”
Founded in 2001, the Electronic Intifada is a US-based website that describes itself as “an independent online news publication focusing on Palestine.”
“Approximately ten officers arrived at Winstanley’s North London home before 6am and served the journalist with warrants and other papers authorizing them to search his house and vehicle for devices and documents,” the publication reported.
Winstanley was not detained and has not faced any charges; however, the police did confiscate his electronic devices.
With over 100,000 followers on X, Winstanley is known for sharing a mix of articles, opinions, and his own insights concerning Israeli actions towards Palestinians and the British government’s backing of the military campaign in Gaza.
Earlier in the month, he authored a detailed article addressing Israel’s alleged killing of its own citizens on October 7, 2023, involving Apache helicopters and tanks, while attributing the fatalities to Hamas.
In recent months, Winstanley has covered incidents involving arrests and raids conducted by British counterterrorism police targeting other journalists and pro-Palestinian activists.
In August, British journalist Richard Medhurst was arrested under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000 for “expressing an opinion or a belief that is supportive of a proscribed organization.” He was later released, though his phone and work materials were seized, and he underwent a search and questioning.
Winstanley has consistently been an outspoken advocate for Palestine and the rights of its people to resist Israeli occupation.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
Police arrived at Winstanley’s home equipped with warrants and a letter that reportedly informed him of an investigation into “possible offenses” linked to his social media activity, as detailed in an article on the Electronic Intifada.
According to the letter issued by the Counter Terrorism Command of the Metropolitan Police Service, law enforcement acknowledged Winstanley’s role as a journalist but stated that “notwithstanding, police are investigating possible offenses” under sections 1 and 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006, which pertain to “encouragement of terrorism.”
Founded in 2001, the Electronic Intifada is a US-based website that describes itself as “an independent online news publication focusing on Palestine.”
“Approximately ten officers arrived at Winstanley’s North London home before 6am and served the journalist with warrants and other papers authorizing them to search his house and vehicle for devices and documents,” the publication reported.
Winstanley was not detained and has not faced any charges; however, the police did confiscate his electronic devices.
With over 100,000 followers on X, Winstanley is known for sharing a mix of articles, opinions, and his own insights concerning Israeli actions towards Palestinians and the British government’s backing of the military campaign in Gaza.
Earlier in the month, he authored a detailed article addressing Israel’s alleged killing of its own citizens on October 7, 2023, involving Apache helicopters and tanks, while attributing the fatalities to Hamas.
In recent months, Winstanley has covered incidents involving arrests and raids conducted by British counterterrorism police targeting other journalists and pro-Palestinian activists.
In August, British journalist Richard Medhurst was arrested under Section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000 for “expressing an opinion or a belief that is supportive of a proscribed organization.” He was later released, though his phone and work materials were seized, and he underwent a search and questioning.
Winstanley has consistently been an outspoken advocate for Palestine and the rights of its people to resist Israeli occupation.
Sanya Singh for TROIB News
