FOUR people - including three from Keighley - have been charged in relation to a right wing terrorism investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing.

Two men and a woman from Keighley are charged with possessing articles connected with terrorism, as well as manufacturing and possessing a 3D-printed firearm.

A man from Anglesey in Wales has also been charged, after all four were arrested on May 1. 

Daniel Wright, 29, of Whinfield Avenue, Keighley is charged with one offence of disseminating a terrorist publication that encourages terrorism, one offence of possessing articles connected with an act of terrorism, three offences of possessing a document or record likely to be useful to a person committing an act of terrorism, one offence of manufacturing a firearm, and one offence of possession of a firearm.

Liam Hall, 30, of Hill Top Walk, Keighley, has been charged with one offence of possessing articles connected with an act of terrorism, one offence of manufacturing a firearm, and one offence of possession of a firearm.

Stacey Salmon, 28, of Hill Top Walk, Keighley, West Yorkshire, is charged with one offence of possessing articles connected with an act of terrorism and one offence of possession a firearm.

Samuel Whibley, 28, of Derwen Deg, Menai Bridge, Isle of Anglesey, has been charged with six offences of the encouragement of terrorism and two offences of disseminating a terrorist publication that encourages terrorism.

A 16-year-old boy from Swindon was also arrested on May 1, and was released without charge on May 7.

Wright, Hall, Salmon and Whibley appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court via video-link this morning and were remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on May 28, Counter Terrorism Policing North East said.

Detective Chief Superintendent Martin Snowden, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing North East, said: “We understand these arrests and police activity have caused considerable concern within our communities, in particular the impact of speculation around them and the ongoing enquiries across social media.

“Public safety remains our number one priority at all times. An extensive and thorough investigation has led to these four individuals being put before courts.

“We would like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and support and continue to ask for the cooperation of the public in not speculating about the case to avoid any negative or prejudicial impact on the forthcoming court proceedings.

“Every year thousands of reports from the public help police tackle the terrorist threat. If you see or hear something that doesn’t seem right, trust your instincts and ACT by reporting to police in confidence at gov.uk/ACT.

“Reporting won’t ruin lives, but it could save them. Action Counters Terrorism. Remember, in an emergency, always dial 999.”

It's alleged that Wright and Hall 3D-printed a firearm and they together with Salmon possessed it, and police suspected it was going to be used to commit terror offences.

The group were arrested on May 1, and on May 2 police secured a detention extension, with a further extension granted on May 7.