Accused terrorist will stand trial next summer

A terror suspect accused of possessing ‘racially inflammatory material’ will stand trial in June next year.

Steven Donovan, 30, is also charged with disseminating a terrorist publications and possessing extreme pornography.

Donovan, of Lindley, Huddersfield, was arrested on June 25 last year after an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing Northeast (CTP NE).

He appeared at the Old Bailey via video-link from Sheffield Crown Court wearing a blue shirt.

Donovan faces two charges of disseminating a terrorist publication contrary to section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006; two of publishing or distributing racially inflammatory material, contrary to section 19 of the Public Order Act 1986 and three of possessing an extreme pornographic image.

Mr Justice Sweeney told him: ‘I’m going to continue your bail, the one condition is to live at your home address.

‘Should you fail to comply you’re going to find yourself arrested and might find yourself in custody.

‘Should you fail to attend your trial, it may continue in your absence without hearing your voice.’

He will next appear at Leeds Crown Court on December 10 for a pre-trial preparation hearing with his trial fixed for June 6 next year.