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LatestTeenager jailed for terror support after al-Qaeda magazine access
A teenager has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison for providing cyber-security support to terrorist groups, including al-Qaeda. Yusuf Shah, who was 16 at the time of his arrest, downloaded extremist material and offered technical assistance online.
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LatestIlford teenager jailed for terror cyber advice
An 18-year-old from Ilford has been sentenced to over four years in prison for supplying technical advice to terrorist organisations. Yusuf Shah provided guidance on remaining undetected when making cryptocurrency payments and on cybersecurity.
3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 45- Policing · City of London
Met Police Assess National Security Adviser's Wife's Post on Banned Group
The Metropolitan Police are examining a social media post made by Sarah Helm, wife of the Prime Minister's national security adviser. The post referenced Palestine Action, a group banned in July 2025, making support for it a criminal offence.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Courts · City of LondonKerry charged with Widdecombe murder, Farage home plot
Joshua Kerry, 28, faces charges of terrorist preparation and murder after Ann Widdecombe was killed in Devon. The court heard the incident may be connected to an alleged attempt to enter Nigel Farage's south London home.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 41
Courts · WestminsterTerror charge for man accused of Ann Widdecombe murder
Joshua Kerry, 28, accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe, has been charged with preparing a terror act. The charge relates to an alleged firebomb attack at Nigel Farage's south London home.
Westminster3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Courts · Kensington and ChelseaMan jailed for life over Israeli embassy knife attack plot
A failed asylum seeker has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum 20-year term for planning a knife attack at London's Israeli embassy. Abdullah Albadri was tackled by armed police after jumping a fence at the Kensington site.
Kensington and Chelsea2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
LatestFlyDubai co-pilot studied at UK university before alleged hijack attempt
A FlyDubai co-pilot, Hamam al Hammami, who allegedly attacked the captain with a crash axe and attempted to hijack a flight, studied aviation management at Buckinghamshire New University via distance learning. The flight plunged 17,000ft before passengers intervened.
2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 65- Policing · Westminster
UK-Iranian man arrested in Westminster over RAF Fairford incident released on bail
A UK-Iranian dual national arrested in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts has been released on bail. The arrest is linked to suspicious vehicles near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. Five other London men previously arrested have also been bailed.
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LatestTwo charged over Manchester Jewish community terror plot
Two Iranian men have been charged with preparing for terrorist acts, with an alleged plot targeting the Jewish community in Manchester. Salam Ahmadyan and Rahman Salehi arrived in the UK via small boats and have asylum claims. Counter Terrorism Policing stated there is no ongoing threat to the public.
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Violent Crime · WestminsterMan charged with terror plot against Nigel Farage and Widdecombe murder
Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with preparing terrorist acts between May 2024 and July 2026, allegedly targeting Nigel Farage. He is also accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe on July 8. Counter Terrorism Policing led the investigation.
Westminster3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 60
Courts · NewhamWagner Group arsonist ordered to pay £164,000 to Ukraine aid victims
Dylan Earl, who was jailed for his role in a Wagner Group arson attack on a warehouse storing aid for Ukraine, has been ordered to pay more than £164,000 to victims. The fire in Leyton caused significant damage to businesses.
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Westminster arrest in RAF Fairford terror plot probe
Counter Terrorism Policing has arrested a 25-year-old UK-Iranian national in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts. The arrest is linked to an ongoing investigation near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.
Westminster3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Policing · LondonSuspects in RAF Fairford plot bailed amid foreign actor claims
Five men arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism have been released on bail. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested a foreign actor was involved, a claim Iran has denied. Counter Terrorism Policing is considering all angles.
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Policing · LondonFive Londoners bailed after RAF Fairford suspicious vans arrest
Five British nationals living in London have been released on police bail following their arrest near RAF Fairford on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism. The men, aged between 23 and 25, are from Camden, Westminster and Willesden and remain under investigation.
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LatestFarmer reports no follow-up after alerting police to RAF Fairford incident
A farmer who alerted police to suspicious vehicles and masked men near RAF Fairford has stated she has received no follow-up from authorities. Five men were arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences following the incident.
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Five men arrested near RAF Fairford on terror charges
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of explosive and terrorism offences near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The arrests followed a 999 call from a resident who reported suspicious vehicles and hooded men.
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Courts · Tower HamletsSharmeena Begum arrested in Syria after terror plot link
Sharmeena Begum, a 27-year-old from east London, has reportedly been arrested in Syria. Investigators linked her to the Berlin Pride attack through communications with the alleged perpetrator. She was also associated with the radicalisation of Shamima Begum.
Tower Hamlets3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
Courts · NewhamParsons Green bomber jailed for 34 years
Ahmed Hassan, 18, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 34 years for the Parsons Green District line bombing. The attack on September 15, 2017, injured over 50 people. An army officer was commended for bravery for his actions at the scene.
Newham4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45- Crime Data · London
Osama bin Laden considered UK attacks before 9/11
Newly released CIA presidential memos indicate Osama bin Laden considered attacking the UK on its own soil years before the September 11, 2001 attacks. The documents show the UK was on al-Qaida's hitlist in 1998 and mention the arrest of London-based operatives.
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Courts · City of LondonKhan denies supporting Hamas at Old Bailey trial
Urslaan Khan is on trial at the Old Bailey accused of expressing support for Hamas. Jurors have viewed a video of Khan holding a placard and making a speech outside Downing Street on October 17, 2023.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 70 · Hype 45