Men jailed over arson attack for Russia on Ukrainian business in London
Summary
Six men were sentenced to prison for an arson attack on a warehouse in east London, which was organized under Russian orders. The main organizer, Dylan Earl, received a 17-year sentence, and the attack was linked to the Wagner Group, a group labeled as a terrorist organization by the UK.Key Facts
- Dylan Earl, 21, arranged the attack and received a 17-year prison sentence.
- The attack targeted a warehouse in Leyton, east London, providing aid to Ukraine.
- The Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command led the investigation.
- Earl worked under the instruction of the Wagner Group.
- The case is the first prosecuted under the National Security Act 2023.
- Five other men received sentences ranging from 8 to 12 years for their involvement.
- The Wagner Group is classified as a terrorist organization by the UK government.
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