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| Tunstall imam in court over mosque terror charges | Tunstall imam in court over mosque terror charges |
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| An "influential" imam accused of encouraging support for so-called Islamic State at a mosque has appeared in court. | An "influential" imam accused of encouraging support for so-called Islamic State at a mosque has appeared in court. |
| Kamran Sabir Hussain faces eight terrorism charges in connection with his work in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. | Kamran Sabir Hussain faces eight terrorism charges in connection with his work in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. |
| He is accused of influencing his congregation to carry out terrorist acts. | He is accused of influencing his congregation to carry out terrorist acts. |
| The 39-year-old, of Knightsbridge Way, Tunstall, was remanded in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court. | The 39-year-old, of Knightsbridge Way, Tunstall, was remanded in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court. |
| Prosecutor Karen Jones described Mr Hussain as a "prominent and influential person in the community". | Prosecutor Karen Jones described Mr Hussain as a "prominent and influential person in the community". |
| The offences are alleged to have taken place between June and September 2016 at the mosque, based at 229 High Street. | |
| More stories from Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire | More stories from Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire |
| Mr Hussain is accused of publishing a statement which intended, or was reckless, as to whether members of the public would be encouraged or induced by the statement to commit, prepare or instigate acts of terrorism. | Mr Hussain is accused of publishing a statement which intended, or was reckless, as to whether members of the public would be encouraged or induced by the statement to commit, prepare or instigate acts of terrorism. |
| Matt Foot, defending, told the court Mr Hussain intended to plead not guilty. | Matt Foot, defending, told the court Mr Hussain intended to plead not guilty. |
| He is scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on 17 March. | He is scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on 17 March. |