Lapworth man charged after counter terrorism investigation

By James Smith 6th Jul 2026

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Local News by James Smith 6th Jul 2026

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Thomas Webster, 29, from Lapworth, has been charged (image via SWNS)

A man from Lapworth has been charged with offences following an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands.

Thomas Webster has been charged with ten counts of posting material online using threatening words or behaviour intended to stir up racial hatred.

He has also been charged with posting material online using threatening words or behaviour intended to stir up hatred on the grounds of sexual orientation, and a further offence of posting material online using threatening words or behaviour intended to stir up hatred on the grounds of religion.

The 29-year-old from Lapworth is due to appear before Coventry Magistrates Court on 5 August.

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