Summary
Fayaz Khan, an Afghan man who arrived in the UK on a small boat, was sentenced to five years in prison for threatening to kill Nigel Farage in a TikTok video. The court discovered that Khan, who has a criminal record in Sweden and used a fake name, made the threat using a gun gesture and referred to Farage as "Englishman Nigel".
Key Facts
- Fayaz Khan, aged 26, threatened Nigel Farage's life in a video posted on TikTok.
- Khan used a gun gesture and mentioned his AK-47 tattoo in the video.
- Authorities found out that Khan gave a false name and is likely 31-year-old Fayaz Husseini.
- Khan entered the UK illegally by crossing the English Channel on a small boat.
- Khan has 17 previous convictions in Sweden, including threats and vandalism.
- Prosecutors believe Khan shared his illegal entry journey to encourage others.
- Nigel Farage described the threat against him as "chilling" and expressed concern.
- Khan was sentenced by Southwark Crown Court to five years in prison.
