A former Aberdeen medical student accused of terrorism charges was today cleared by a jury.
Yousif Badri, 29, who was standing trial at the High Court in Glasgow, denied two charges.
Mr Badri was a final year medical student at the University of Aberdeen when he was arrested and accused of downloading materials which would be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism.
He was also charged with possessing images and footage of terrorists training and making bombs and manufacturing other weapons with the intention of committing acts of terrorism or in preparation for such acts.
Police Scotland released a statement following the outcome of trial.
Assistant Chief Constable Ruaraidh Nicolson, Organised Crime, Counter Terrorism and Safer Communities, said: “We note the outcome of the proceedings today at the High Court in Glasgow and will consider any issues arising from the case.
“Police Scotland carried out an intensive investigation following intelligence about the activities of an individual of concern and the matter was fully reported to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
“Police Scotland works with a wide range of partners in the UK counter terrorism network in order to keep people safe and reduce the threat posed by extremist and terrorist activity.
“Local policing teams and specialist officers work closely to ensure that the community impact of such investigations is closely monitored and any issues which arise are responded to appropriately and sensitively.”
