Neo-Nazi Case in UK Highlights Threat From Extreme-Right Wing Terrorism
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Three men in northern England were sentenced to between eight and 11 years in prison for preparing acts of terrorism. Brogan Stewart, 24, and two co-conspirators, Christopher Ringrose, 35, and Marco Pitzettu, 26, were found guilty of stockpiling over 200 weapons, including swords, knives, and air guns, and discussing plans to target migrants, mosques, and synagogues. The case highlights a growing threat from right-wing extremism in the UK, with experts noting that domestic terrorism is increasingly being fomented in encrypted messaging groups by small clusters of people. The men had denied planning violence, claiming their actions were part of "edgy banter." The sentencing comes as counterterrorism police report that extreme-right wing terrorism now represents around one fifth of their workload.
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