British Right-Wing Extremists Convicted of Planning Mosque or Synagogue Attack

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Three right-wing extremists, Brogan Stewart, Marco Pitzettu, and Christopher Ringrose, have been convicted of planning a terrorist attack at mosques or synagogues as part of a "race war". The trio, aged 25 and 34, were arrested in February 2024 and charged with multiple terrorism offences. The court heard that they expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler and hatred for non-white people, including Muslims and immigrants. The defendants used a Telegram group called "Einsatz 14" to discuss their plans, which included executing then prime minister Rishi Sunak and torturing imams.

Key Takeaways:

  • The three defendants, Brogan Stewart, Marco Pitzettu, and Christopher Ringrose, were convicted of planning a terrorist attack at mosques or synagogues as part of a "race war".
  • The court heard that the defendants expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler and hatred for non-white people, including Muslims and immigrants.
  • The defendants used a Telegram group called "Einsatz 14" to discuss their plans, which included executing then prime minister Rishi Sunak and torturing imams.
  • The trio was also charged with collecting information that could be useful for someone preparing an act of terrorism, and Ringrose was charged with manufacturing a component for a 3D-printed FGC9 firearm.
  • The defendants pleaded not guilty but were found guilty of all charges by a jury at Sheffield Crown Court.
  • The defendants will be sentenced on July 17.
  • Detective Chief Superintendent James Dunkerley stated that the defendants "espoused vile racist views and advocated for violence" in support of their extreme right-wing mindset.

Statistics:

  • Three right-wing extremists were convicted of planning a terrorist attack.
  • 100s of messages were sent by the trio on Telegram, including in a group called "Einsatz 14".
  • The defendants planned to execute then prime minister Rishi Sunak.
  • The defendants planned to torture imams.

Sources:

  • "British police: 3 right-wing extremists convicted of planning attack". Reuters, Wednesday, no date specified.
  • "Right-wing extremists convicted of terror plot". BBC News, Wednesday, no date specified.