Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

American Man Charged with Terrorism-Related Offenses in Leeds

3/14/2026

27 4 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Jason Symons, a 33-year-old American man living in Leeds, has been charged with nine counts of collecting information useful for committing terrorism and two counts of disseminating terrorist publications.
The charges come after an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East.
He was arrested on January 29.
He is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

1 of 1

Story summary

Jason Symons, a 33-year-old American man living in Leeds, has been charged with nine counts of collecting information useful for committing terrorism and two counts of disseminating terrorist publications.
The charges come after an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East.
He was arrested on January 29.
He is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.