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Rapping jihadi had "murderous intent" in plotting lockdown attacks
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Published on March 12, 2021 - Duration: 01:35s
Rapping jihadi had "murderous intent" in plotting lockdown attacks
A rapping jihadi has been found guilty of plotting to run amok with an 18-inch sword during the coronavirus lockdown.
Jobless Sahayb Abu, 27, had bought two blades, balaclavas, a camouflage hat and body armour online in readiness for an attack last summer.He was arrested on July 9 after discussing buying a gun from an undercover police officer, who he met on an Islamic State supporters’ Telegram chat group.
An Old Bailey jury deliberated for xxxx to find him guilty of preparing for terrorist acts before his arrest on July 9 last year.
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Court in London and one of a number of buildings housing the Crown Court
Islamic State
Salafi jihadist militant Islamist group
The Islamic State group behind the attack on the Crocus music venue near Moscow has also sought recruits in Britain, it can be disclosed.
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