Enfield council flat occupied by convicted extremist amid TikTok ban
Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, a former associate of Anjem Choudary, lives in a three‑bedroom Enfield council flat while authorities investigate his online extremist activity.
Incident → evidence → outcomeThe Enfield Council confirmed that Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, 43, occupies a subsidised three‑bedroom flat in the borough. The Standard reported that Rahman, a former associate of extremist preacher Anjem Choudary, was sentenced to four years in 2007 after urging that British troops be returned in body bags. He received a further five‑year‑plus term in 2016 for pledging allegiance to the Islamic State alongside Choudary.
Both men were released on licence in October 2018 after serving half of their sentences. Under the licence, Rahman was barred from contacting Choudary and from accessing the internet until July 2021, as noted by the court records cited by The Standard.
Council housing and licence conditions
The flat is situated close to several primary schools in Enfield, raising concerns among local parents. Rahman, described as an accountant and father of four, moved into the property after his release. The council has not disclosed whether any additional monitoring is in place.
Online activity and platform bans
Rahman operated a TikTok channel under the alias Abu Baraa, where he posted extremist content aimed at teenagers. The Times alerted the platform, prompting TikTok to remove the account after it amassed more than 4,000 followers and tens of thousands of likes. A previous account had attracted 6,000 followers before it too was taken down.
“"We want to see their blood running in the streets of Baghdad."”
Books still available for purchase
Four of Rahman's texts on Islamic fundamentalism were listed for sale by Waterstones, the United Kingdom's largest high‑street bookseller. After the controversy, Waterstones removed the titles, but they remain listed on Amazon, according to the article in The Standard.
Local authorities have not indicated any immediate action regarding Rahman's council tenancy. Residents who wish to raise concerns can contact Enfield Council's housing department or the borough's counter‑terrorism liaison team. The council is expected to review the case at its next housing committee meeting.
Questions this report answers
01Where does Mohammed Rahman live?
He lives in a three‑bedroom council‑owned flat in Enfield, close to several primary schools. The council confirmed his tenancy after his release on licence in October 2018. The accommodation is part of the borough's subsidised housing stock.
02What extremist activity did Rahman carry out online?
Rahman used TikTok to broadcast extremist messages under the name Abu Baraa. His channel attracted more than 4,000 followers and tens of thousands of likes before TikTok removed it after The Times reported the content. A prior account also reached 6,000 followers.
03Are Rahman's books still available for purchase?
Four of his texts were listed by Waterstones but were later removed following media attention. The same titles continue to be sold on Amazon, meaning they remain accessible to the public despite the controversy.
04What licence conditions apply to Rahman after his release?
When released in October 2018, Rahman was placed on licence that prohibited contact with Anjem Choudary and barred internet access until July 2021. These conditions were part of the court‑imposed restrictions for his extremist convictions.
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