A Bolton aid worker, who has led several life-saving missions to Syria, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a teenager and possession of child porn.
Kasim Jameel, 33, of Farnworth, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman and possessing an indecent image of a child.
He is now being questioned in police custody.
A police spokesman said: “A man has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation.
“The 33-year-old man was arrested on Thursday morning on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman and possessing an indecent image of a child.
“He remains in police custody for questioning and enquiries are continuing.”
Mr Jameel has made the 3,000-mile journey to war-torn Syria 11 times over the last 18 months to provide vital aid for its people in the form of food and critical medical equipment.
He and his team of nine were held up at the UK border for hours while police searched their food-packed ambulances.
They also quizzed the group about their views on Isis, the Jihad and the murder of Fusilier Drummer Lee Rigby.
“They put us down as being guilty for something – they see us as potential terrorists,” Mr Jameel told MM.
The UK authorities argue that Brits, including charity workers, could be radicalised by what they see and become involved in terrorism if they go to Syria, which Kasim dismisses.
“I can’t imagine anyone getting radicalised by going to a refugee camp,” he said.
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