UK teen who praised Southport murderer jailed for possessing al-Qaeda manual

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by ReutersJanuary 16, 2026 at 03:21 PM

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McKenzie Morgan, an 18-year-old from Wales, was sentenced to detention for possessing an al-Qaeda training manual. The arrest occurred after Morgan praised a murderer on Snapchat and expressed intent to commit a similar terrorist attack, including researching stabbing techniques. He also planned to bomb Oasis' reunion concert in Cardiff in July 2025 and claimed to have attempted making ricin. Authorities found the manual on his electronic device after his arrest in June. Morgan, who has been diagnosed with autism and assessed as vulnerable to online radicalization, had also researched local playgrounds and a youth dance academy as potential targets. He pleaded guilty to possessing information useful for terrorism.

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