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Terror accused ‘made pro-IS posts for lockdown thrill’
March 1, 2021 By Faith Matters

Terror accused ‘made pro-IS posts for lockdown thrill’

An aspiring rapper accused of plotting a terror attack has told jurors he made pro-Islamic State comments online for a “thrill” in lockdown. Sahayb Abu, 27, allegedly bought an 18in sword, knife, body armour, balaclavas and a hat in preparation for a strike last summer. He also discussed guns with an undercover police officer he […]

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Schoolboys in court on ‘terror charges’ linked to far-right extremism
January 24, 2021 By Faith Matters

Schoolboys in court on ‘terror charges’ linked to far-right extremism

Two schoolboys accused of being part of an online far-right extremist group have appeared in court on terror charges. It is alleged the teenagers were part of a Telegram chat group which was found to contain images of Adolf Hitler and the white extremist involved in the 2019 Christchurch massacre. One of the boys, a […]

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