How MI5 foiled a Tesco worker's plan for mass gun attack
Summary
Alfie Coleman, a teenager working at a Tesco in Essex, was convicted for planning a mass terrorist attack inspired by far-right extremist views. MI5 and the police stopped his plot after uncovering his online activities and possession of weapons and extremist materials.Key Facts
- Alfie Coleman worked at Tesco and was involved in far-right extremist activities.
- He possessed a gun, 188 rounds of ammunition, knives, and extremist documents.
- Coleman planned an attack targeting the Mayor of London's home and others.
- He joined a far-right group called Patriotic Alternative and shared white supremacist views.
- Police and MI5 discovered his online communications seeking automatic weapons.
- He referenced previous mass killers like Dylann Roof and Anders Breivik in his messages.
- Coleman was arrested and convicted for preparing terrorist acts after a retrial.
- His attack plans included explosives, weapons, and a list of targeted individuals.
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