A WARPED terror sympathiser had videos glorifying executions and Jihad on his computer.

Zakaria Yanaouri, 21, held the terrorist material on devices at his home in Worthing.

Counter-terrorism officers were called over fears about him.

He admitted five terror charges at The Old Bailey in London, and has been jailed for two years and eight months.

Officers raided a home in Congreve Road Worthing, on February 24 this year.

They found Islamist propaganda from Daesh (so-called Islamic State).

It included videos of executions, images of jihadi fighters and slogans, and music glorifying the terrorists.

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Detective Chief Superintendent Kath Barnes said that while Yanaouri did not appear to be planning an attack, he was still “potentially dangerous” because of his ideas.

Meanwhile Sussex Police Chief Inspector Sarah Leadbeatter thanked the public for their patience as the investigation was conducted.

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Yanaouri admitted five counts of possessing material likely to be of use to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, in breach of the Terrorism Act.

Detective Chief Superintendent Barnes said: “There is no doubt that Yanaouri’s mind-set is that of someone who had come under the influence of the warped ideology of Daesh.

“There is absolutely no excuse for possessing documents promoting proscribed groups, regardless of ideology.

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"Although there has been no indication that Yanaouri had formed plans to carry out an attack, it’s vitally important that people demonstrating such an extremist mind-set are apprehended before it can develop into plans to harm other people."

The Act Early website has been set up to allow parents, family members and friends to report suspicions over terrorist sympathies.

Police say those closest to suspects are most likely to see subtle changes and hints of extremist views or behaviour, which are a sign they could be being radicalised.

Ms Barnes added that those with concerns should use the Act Early website so their loved ones can be turned away from a path of hatred and violence.

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Yanaouri will be subject to a Serious Crime Prevention Order for five years after his release to cut his links to terror groups.

Chief Insp Sarah Leadbeatter said: “I’d like to thank local residents for their patience and understanding during the operation. The operation was not in response to any specific threat to our local area.

“This prosecution shows that reports of extremism are treated with the utmost seriousness. We would continue to urge anyone with information on such matters to contact police immediately.”

To report concerns over terrorist activity in confidence visit gov.uk/ACT, in an emergency dial 999.

"Reporting won’t ruin lives, but it could save them," the police said.