Three men charged after ‘highly targeted attacks’ against Pakistani dissidents

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondentJanuary 23, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Three men charged after ‘highly targeted attacks’ against Pakistani dissidents

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Three British men have been charged following a series of targeted attacks against two Pakistani dissidents living in Britain. The victims, including human rights lawyer Mirza Shahzad Akbar, are supporters of jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan. The attacks occurred in Cambridgeshire and Buckinghamshire, beginning on Christmas Eve. Counter-terrorism police took over the investigation due to the targeted nature of the incidents and conducted raids in London, Essex, and the Midlands. Karl Blackbird, Clark McAulay, and Doneto Brammer face charges including conspiracy to assault and possession of a prohibited weapon. Several other individuals have been arrested and released on bail as the investigation continues, with police exploring potential motivations and links between the attacks.

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