British man charged with directing activities of Somali terror group Al-Shabaab

A British man has been charged with offenses linked to the Somalia-based terror group Al-Shabaab.

Jermaine Grant, 43, is accused of directing the Islamist group’s activities between December 31, 2007, and January 1, 2010.

He is also charged with three counts of attending an Al-Shabaab commando training camp in Kismayu in Somalia, and two counts of possessing an AK47 for terrorist purposes.

The charges follow an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing London.

Grant will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday morning.

Acting Commander Kris Wright, of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said: ‘These are serious charges and come as the result of a long-running investigation.

‘This case shows we will always pursue anyone suspected of being involved in terrorist activity, no matter where in the world or how long ago it is alleged to have taken place.’

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