Falkirk man convicted of terrorism and firearms offences

A 54-year-old man from Falkirk has been convicted in connection with terrorism and firearms offences following an investigation by officers from Police Scotland’s Counter Terrorism Unit.

Alan Edward was found guilty at the High Court in Stirling on Monday 16 September 2024, following a trial. He is due to be sentenced at a later date.

Officers attended his address in September 2022 and a number of weapons were seized.

Investigations found that between December 2017 and September 2022, he posted and shared videos, memes and images online of a racist, homophobic and violent nature, including information associated with extreme right wing groups.

Head of Police Scotland’s Counter Terrorism Unit, Detective Chief Superintendent David Ferry, 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 off-line."