A north-east medical student who was wrongly accused of planning to commit a terrorist attack is to start work as a junior doctor in Aberdeen.
In October, Yousif Badri walked free from Glasgow High Court after being cleared of all charges, following a seven-week terrorism trial.
The 29-year-old Aberdeen University student had been accused of downloading extremist magazines, books and videos which would be useful to someone preparing to commit an act of terrorism.
But a jury of 10 women and five men took less than six hours to find him not guilty.
Following the verdict, judge Lord Turnbull told the jurors he “wholeheartedly agreed” with their decision and wished Mr Badri well in his future career.
Mr Badri was first arrested in 2013, just days before he was due to graduate, and has spent the last three years in “limbo” trying to clear his name and move on with his career.
But yesterday, he was finally allowed to do just that as he was officially recognised by the university and is now expecting to start work with NHS Grampian in August.
Last night, Mr Badri spoke of his joy at finally being able to graduate.
He said: “I am extremely happy to be able to finally start the career that I have been working towards for many years.
“I am forever indebted to my friends and family for their love and support. I hope they are proud of me.
“I would also like to thank all the staff at the medical school for their continued help and support. Congratulations to everyone graduating.”
Mr Badri also said he was excited to be returning to Aberdeen to work as a junior doctor.
He added: “Despite what has happened, I am happy to be working in Aberdeen. I have made many good friends here and I enjoy being part of the local community.”
Following the collapse of the case against him, Mr Badri is now pursuing a claim for compensation and has also demanded an apology from Police Scotland.
The latter body has subsequently vowed to “consider any issues arising from the case”.