Moin Uddin, a 60-year-old from Smethwick, has been convicted of terrorism and public order offences after posting messages in support of proscribed groups and content stirring up racial hatred on social media. The posts, shared between December 2023 and January 2024, were reported to police by concerned members of the public, leading to his arrest and prosecution.
Court conviction and charges
Uddin appeared at Birmingham Crown Court, where a trial began at the end of August. On Tuesday, 8 September, he was convicted of three counts of supporting a proscribed organisation and a further two offences of stirring up racial hatred. He is due to be sentenced on 10 November.
Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands launched an investigation into Uddin's social media activity after receiving reports from the public. The force confirmed that the posts contained messages of proscribed groups, which were deemed deeply upsetting by those who saw them.
Police response and public role
Detective Chief Superintendent Alison Hurst, Head of Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands, said: "Uddin used social media to post support for proscribed organisations and stir up racial hatred. He posted material which would have been deeply upsetting to others, and his actions were clearly against the law."
Hurst added: "It was thanks to information we received from the public that led to the investigation and prosecution of Uddin. It highlights the importance of sharing information with us so we can look to act."
Next steps and reporting guidance
A force spokesperson said: "A man has been convicted of terrorism and public order offences after posting messages in support of proscribed groups and messages stirring up racial hatred on social media." They added: "Uddin is due to be sentenced on 10 November."
The police encourage anyone who sees or hears something that does not seem right to trust their instincts and report it to police in confidence at gov.uk/ACT, as part of the Action Counters Terrorism initiative.
