Falkirk man found guilty of terrorism and firearms offences

A man from Falkirk's been convicted in connection with terrorism and firearms offences.

54-year-old Alan Edward was found guilty at the High Court in Stirling today.

Between December 2017 and September 2022, he posted and shared a variety of racist, homophobic and violent content online, including material connected with extreme right wing groups.

Officers attended his home in the Wholequarter Avenue area two years ago, and seized a number of weapons.

Edward will be sentenced at a later date.

Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry, head of Police Scotland’s Counter Terrorism Unit, said: "Edward shared extreme racist and homophobic content online with the aim of stirring up hatred and spreading fear and alarm.

"He also had a clear fascination with weapons and had amassed an array of items which could clearly pose a significant risk to the public. 

"Promoting terrorism and extremism and sharing material that could endanger the public has no place in our society and Police Scotland will not hesitate to investigate this kind of behaviour both on and offline.

"We are committed to combatting terrorism and help and support from the public is vital. Anyone with information on a terrorist threat should contact Police Scotland on 101 immediately."