IS supporter admits sharing terrorist materials

A man has admitted distributing terrorist materials and encouraging support for the Islamic State group.

Abdullah Bellil, 29, was arrested at his home in East Street, Southampton, in December.

He pleaded guilty at Kingston Crown Court to four counts of sharing terrorist publications but denied a fifth count. He also admitted expressing an opinion that encourages support for a proscribed organisation.

A further preparatory hearing is listed for 6 August.

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