The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
A neo-Nazi terrorist who was convicted in Birmingham has been granted an early release from prison after a parole hearing in September. Alice Cutter – who wanted to start a “race war” – was jailed in 2020 for being a member of a banned UK terror group.
The co-founder of an extremist neo-Nazi group described as a “racist, anti-Semitic, Islamophobic and homophobic organisation” has been jailed today after a successful operation which involved officers from the West Midlands Counter-Terrorism Unit. Alex Davis, aged 27, was convicted by a jury at Winchester Crown Court for being part of a violent white supremacist organisation…
The co-founder of a banned neo-Nazi group, which wanted to start a “white jihad” and spread hatred against ethnic minorities, Muslims, Jews and LGBTQ+ people, has been handed an extended 10 year prison sentence today (3rd December). Ben Raymond, aged 32, was found guilty of terrorism offences following a four week trial at Bristol Crown…
The co-founder of a UK neo-Nazi group described as “racist, Islamophobic, anti-Semitic, with an ethnic cleansing agenda which advocated attacks on LGBTQ+ people” has been convicted today of being a member of a banned extreme right-wing terrorist organisation. Detectives from West Midlands Police Counter Terrorism Unit led the investigation which culminated in the arrest of…
The 25th anniversary of the Bosnian genocide takes place today and Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie will be taking part in UK National Srebrenica Memorial Day. Angelina Jolie will join high profile people from around the world, including Prince Charles, President of Bosnia-Herzegovina Šefik Džaferović and Bill Clinton, who will take part in an event to…
Four members of an extremist neo-Nazi group described as a “racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic organisation” have been jailed today. The three men and one woman were found guilty at Birmingham Crown Court after a previous trial resulted in a hung jury in June last year.