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First pictures of Brit charged with two terrorism offences linked to the conflict in eastern Ukraine

THEY are believed to be the first terrorism charges brought in the UK relating to the conflict

THESE are the first pictures of a British man charged with two terrorism offences linked to the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

Benjamin Stimson, 41, from Oldham appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court today.

Benjamin Stimson, 41, of Oldham, Greater Manchester appeared before Westminster magistrates over offences under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006
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Benjamin Stimson, 41, of Oldham, Greater Manchester appeared before Westminster magistrates over offences under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006Credit: Cavendish Press
Stimson has been remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 7 October
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Stimson has been remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 7 OctoberCredit: Cavendish Press

He is accused of two offences, Greater Manchester Police said.

One involving "the intention of committing acts of terrorism and engaging in conduct in preparation for giving effect to his intention".

The second is "the intention of committing acts of terrorism and assisting acts of terrorism".

They are believed to be the first terrorism charges brought in the UK relating to the conflict.

Stimson was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 7 October.

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Earlier this month Ukriane’s president claimed that a “full-scale invasion” from Russia is possible and warned that Europe could be “weak” to fight against the “Russian aggression”.

President Petro Poroshenko made the statement at the country’s parliament session in Kiev as tensions remain high between both nations over Crimea.

Benjamin Stimson is thought to be the first Briton charged under terror legislation for alleged involvement in the civil war in the eastern European country
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Benjamin Stimson is thought to be the first Briton charged under terror legislation for alleged involvement in the civil war in the eastern European countryCredit: Cavendish Press
Stimson is accused of two offences, one involving "the intention of committing acts of terrorism and engaging in conduct in preparation for giving effect to his intention"
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Stimson is accused of two offences, one involving "the intention of committing acts of terrorism and engaging in conduct in preparation for giving effect to his intention"Credit: Cavendish Press
The second offence Stimson is accused of is "the intention of committing acts of terrorism and assisting acts of terrorism"
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The second offence Stimson is accused of is "the intention of committing acts of terrorism and assisting acts of terrorism"Credit: Cavendish Press

The warning has raised fears of a return to war in the country, where the United Nations has noted an ominous recent surge in violence.

In the last two years, more than 9,500 people were killed in the conflict in Donbas, since separatist violence and a ceasefire agreement is routinely violated.

Tensions between Ukraine and Russia spiked in August after Russia accused Ukraine of planning attacks in Crimea.

In 2014, Russia made several military moves into Ukrainian territory – despite condemnation from much of the world.

The 41-year-old from Oldham, Greater Manchester appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on this morning
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The 41-year-old from Oldham, Greater Manchester appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on this morningCredit: Cavendish Press

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