Law Enforcement

Six people in London charged with being members of banned Kurdish group PKK The arrests of the two women and four men led to protests from members of the Kurdish community in London.

(Sky News) Six people have been charged with being members of the banned Kurdistan Workers’ Party after an investigation by counter-terrorism police in London. The two women and four men were arrested and detained under the Terrorism Act 2000 on Wednesday, 27 […]

Government & Politics

MP speaks out against proposal to ban first cousin marriages Independent MP Iqbal Mohamed said first cousin marriage should not be stigmatised, but should be treated as a 'health awareness issue.'

(Sky News) An MP has spoken against calls to ban first cousin marriage in the UK, suggesting instead that advanced genetic screening is made available to prospective married couples. Independent MP Iqbal Mohamed said while “freedom of women must be protected at […]

Legal

Daniel Khalife: Former soldier who escaped from Wandsworth Prison guilty of spying for Iran Police described Khalife, 23, as 'the ultimate Walter Mitty character' but said his actions posed a real threat to national security.

(Sky News) A former British soldier who escaped from Wandsworth Prison has been found guilty of spying for Iran. Daniel Khalife, 23, who was a lance corporal in the Royal Signals, used a sling made from trousers worn by inmates working in […]

Law Enforcement

Seven arrested by counter-terror police over suspected activity linked to proscribed group PKK Officers are searching locations including the Kurdish Community Centre in Haringey, north London.

(Sky News) Seven people have been arrested in London as part of a counter-terrorism investigation into suspected activity linked to the proscribed group Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK). A 59-year-old woman, a 27-year-old man, a 31-year-old woman, a 62-year-old man, a 56-year-old man […]

Crime

Two men who ran people-smuggling operation from car wash in Caerphilly plead guilty Dilshad Shamo, 41, and Ali Khdir, 40, had previously denied all five counts but pleaded guilty to all charges on the tenth day of their trial.

(Sky News) Two men who ran a people-smuggling operation from a car wash have pleaded guilty. Dilshad Shamo, 41, and Ali Khdir, 40, had previously denied the charges of assisting a breach or attempted breach of immigration laws. But on Friday, on […]

Government & Politics

Legal action against MI5 over Manchester Arena bombing cannot continue, judges rule In a ruling on Friday, Lord Justice Singh and Mrs Justice Farbey said the cases could not proceed as they were brought too late.

(Sky News) Hundreds of people affected by the Manchester Arena bombing cannot continue legal action against MI5, judges have ruled. More than 300 people, including survivors and those bereaved by the 2017 attack at an Ariana Grande concert, brought a case to […]

Legal

Daniel Khalife misspelt ‘secret’ on publicly available document to please Iranian spy handler, court told Khalife, the 23-year-old who escaped from Wandsworth prison last year, is accused of passing secrets to the Iranians for more than two years.

(Sky News) A man accused of spying for Iran allegedly added a misspelling of the word “secret” to a publicly available document in an attempt to please his Iranian handler. Daniel Khalife, who has admitted escaping from Wandsworth prison, wrote “secert” instead […]

Legal

Daniel Khalife entered ‘new phase’ of spying when he was on exercise in the US, court hears Daniel Khalife is accused of spending two years passing secrets to the Iranians while serving with the Royal Corps of Signals, but denies the charges.

(Sky News) Daniel Khalife, the former soldier accused of spying for Iran, entered a “new phase” of his relationship with his handlers during a series of calls from a base in the US, a court has heard. Khalife told his trial his […]

Law Enforcement

Serving police officer arrested in Gloucester on suspicion of supporting Hamas A constable in his 30s was arrested. Specialist officers are carrying out searches as part of the investigation.

(Sky News) A serving Gloucestershire police officer has been arrested on suspicion of a terrorism offence. A constable in his 30s was arrested by counter-terror police on Tuesday in Gloucester under the Terrorism Act on suspicion of providing support for a proscribed […]

Legal

Daniel Khalife ‘endangered Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’ with fake intelligence Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe was detained in Iran in 2016 after a holiday visit to Tehran with her daughter, and was only able to return to the UK after six years in prison.

(Sky News) A former soldier could have endangered the life of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe by sending a fake intelligence document to Iran, a court has been told. Daniel Khalife, 23, pleaded guilty to escaping from prison under a food catering truck and going […]

Legal

Daniel Khalife pleads guilty to escaping from prison Khalife, who is accused of spending two years passing secrets to the Iranians while serving with the Royal Corps of Signals, escaped from prison under a food catering van on 6 September last year — causing a nationwide manhunt.

(Sky News) A former soldier accused of spying for Iran has pleaded guilty to escaping from prison under a food catering truck and going on the run for four days while he was awaiting trial. Daniel Khalife, 23, from Kingston, southwest London, […]

Crime

Iranian man described as ‘the best smuggler’ jailed for 17 years after helping migrants cross Channel Video shows National Crime Agency officers flooding into Amanj Hasan Zada's Preston terrace house and arresting him.

(Sky News) A people smuggler who helped migrants cross the Channel on small boats and posted videos from successful customers has been jailed for 17 years for immigration offences. Amanj Hasan Zada, an Iranian national living in Preston, advertised on social media […]

Legal

Ex-soldier Daniel Khalife tells court it was a ‘foolish idea’ to have someone with his ‘skillset’ in prison Khalife, 23, is giving evidence at Woolwich Crown Court, where he denies all of the charges against him.

(Sky News) A former soldier has told a jury his escape from Wandsworth prison to avoid being held with sex offenders and terrorists showed his “skillset.” Daniel Khalife, 23, who was being held accused of passing secrets to Iran, said he was […]

Legal

Daniel Khalife arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran after double agent offer, trial hears Daniel Khalife, who is also accused of escaping from Wandsworth Prison, allegedly spent two years collecting secrets while serving with the Royal Signals Regiment and passing them to Iranian agents.

(Sky News) A soldier was only arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran after he twice emailed MI6 and then rang MI5 twice offering to be a double agent, a court has heard. Daniel Khalife, 23, from Kingston, southwest London, is accused […]

Legal

Manchester Arena attack survivors win harassment case against conspiracy theorist Richard Hall who claims it was hoax Martin Hibbert and his daughter Eve, who were both severely injured in the explosion at the Ariana Grande concert, brought legal proceedings against Richard Hall for harassment and data protection.

(Sky News) Two survivors of the Manchester Arena attack have won their harassment case against a conspiracy theorist who claims the bombing was “staged.” Former television producer Richard Hall has claimed without evidence that the attack at an Ariana Grande concert in […]

Legal

Soldier Daniel Khalife accused of prison escape had earlier been on the run after bomb hoax, court hears Khalife, 23, is alleged to have fled the barracks when he realised he would face criminal charges over claims he passed classified information to Iran's intelligence service.

(Sky News) A soldier accused of escaping from Wandsworth prison had earlier spent more than three weeks on the run after leaving a fake bomb on his desk at an army barracks, a court heard. Following his arrest after he went absent […]

Legal

Daniel Khalife: Soldier boasted about stealing ‘crypto,’ trial hears Khalife, 23, denies the charges against him and says he only handed over fabricated documents to Iranian agents in the hope of being recruited by MI6.

(Sky News) A soldier boasted about stealing “crypto” shortly after a USB stick containing secret material went missing, a trial has heard. Daniel Khalife, 23, from Kingston, south-west London, is accused of spending two years collecting secrets while serving with the Royal […]

News: Europe

Ex-MI6 boss warns UK may face more Islamist extremism due to Middle East unrest Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, architect of the 7 October attack, was killed by Israeli forces after a chance encounter this week.

(Sky News) Islamist terrorism may get a “further boost” from recent unrest in the Middle East, including the killing of the leader of Hamas, a former head of MI6 has warned. Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the 7 October attack, was killed […]

Legal

London man who sent weapon parts abroad for Taliban fighters jailed for terror offences Muhammad Choudhary, from east London, was identified after rifle scopes were intercepted at Heathrow Airport and admitted they were intended for Taliban fighters.

(Sky News) A man has been jailed for terror offences after sending high-tech rifle parts abroad for Taliban fighters in Afghanistan. Muhammad Choudhary, 41, from east London, was sentenced to seven years in prison at the Old Bailey on Tuesday after previously […]

Clerics & Preachers

Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary jailed for at least 28 years for directing terrorist propaganda organisation Police in Britain, the US and Canada ran separate investigations as they became concerned that Anjem Choudary was seeking to recruit a new generation of followers.

(Sky News) Anjem Choudary has been jailed for life with a minimum of 28 years for directing a terrorist propaganda operation aimed at encouraging attacks and spreading messages of “hate and division.” Choudary, 57, from Ilford, East London, helped found al-Muhajiroun (ALM) […]

Clerics & Preachers

Anjem Choudary facing life in jail after being found guilty of directing terrorism During a lecture Choudary gave, he boasted he had been labelled 'the number one radicaliser in Britain,' adding: 'That is a badge of honour for me. It's a medallion on my chest. What do you want to call me? An extremist? Fanatic? All of these.'

(Sky News) Anjem Choudary, the notorious Islamist preacher, is facing life in jail after he was found guilty of directing a terrorist organisation following an unprecedented joint investigation by MI5, Scotland Yard, the New York Police Department, and Canadian police. Choudary, 57, […]

Government & Politics

Jonathan Ashworth calls on new Leicester South MP to explain ‘dealings’ with man charged with terror offences Majid Novsarka — also known as Majid Freeman and facing allegations of encouragement of terrorism and supporting a proscribed organisation — has been a vocal supporter of new MP Shockat Adam.

(Sky News) A former senior Labour MP has called on the man who took his seat to “provide a full account of all his dealings” with one of his vocal supporters who is now facing terrorism charges. Leicestershire Police confirmed on Wednesday […]

Clerics & Preachers

Preacher Anjem Choudary says he performed marriage for Woolwich killer Choudary is accused of directing a banned terrorist group after his release from jail for encouraging support for ISIS.

(Sky News) Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary has told a court he performed a marriage ceremony for one of the Woolwich killers. Choudary is accused of directing a banned terrorist group called al Muhajiroun after his release from jail for encouraging support for […]

Health & Medicine

Trainee nurse guilty of plot to launch suicide bomb attack on hospital The attack was prevented by a hospital patient who spotted the 28-year-old and persuaded him to abandon the plan, Sheffield Crown Court heard.

(Sky News) A trainee nurse has been found guilty of attempting to launch an ISIS-inspired suicide attack using a homemade bomb on the hospital where he worked. Mohammad Sohail Farooq, 28, was arrested outside St James’s Hospital in Leeds with a viable […]

Law Enforcement

West Yorkshire Police officer given community order over pro-Hamas WhatsApp posts Mohammed Adil pleaded guilty to posting two images supporting the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of the banned terrorist group, following the 7 October attacks in Israel.

(Sky News) A police officer from West Yorkshire has been given a community order after posting images of Hamas fighters on Whatsapp, days after the 7 October attacks on Israel. Mohammed Adil, from Wibsey in Bradford, escaped a prison sentence for supporting […]

Government & Politics

Nigel Farage called out for ‘blanket accusation’ as he says ‘growing number’ of Muslims ‘loathe’ British values The honorary president of Reform UK also said the Conservatives and Labour were to blame for an increase in immigration, not Brexit — after Sky's Trevor Phillips challenged him for his 'offensive' remarks about Muslims.

(Sky News) Nigel Farage has argued on Sky News that a “growing number” of young Muslims in the UK do not subscribe to British values. The Reform UK honorary president told Sky News’s Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips: “We have a growing […]

Government & Politics
Law Enforcement

Manchester bombing: Police officers who went for kebab on night of terror attack given final warnings A watchdog also recommends British Transport Police apologises to the families of the victims for the shortcomings in the policing operation on the night.

(Sky News) Two police officers who took a two-hour break to get kebabs on the night of the Manchester Arena terror attack have been given final written warnings. The inquiry into the atrocity had heard suicide bomber Salman Abedi may have been […]

Apostasy

Hartlepool: Man who prowled streets before stabbing ‘defenceless’ grandfather ‘for people of Gaza’ jailed Ahmed Ali Alid, 45, told police after his arrest that the attack was 'for the people of Gaza' and that if he had access to a machine gun he would have killed more people.

(Sky News) A terrorist who stabbed a stranger to death in an attack motivated by the conflict in Gaza has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 44 years. Ahmed Ali Alid, 45, an asylum seeker who claimed […]

Children & Teens

Mother facing jail for failing to tell police about son’s involvement in plot to bomb London Nabeela Anjum failed to tell police about what she knew of her son Sameer Anjum's cooperation with another terrorist.

(Sky News) A mother is facing jail after she failed to inform police that her teenage son knew about a terrorist plot to bomb central London. Nabeela Anjum, 48, a biomedical scientist at St James’s Hospital in Leeds, tried to persuade her […]

Law Enforcement

Police officer pleads guilty to two terror offences over pro-Hamas WhatsApp messages The 26-year-old shared messages on his WhatsApp stories in support of banned organisation Hamas — weeks after the group's attack on Israel last October that killed 1,200 people and saw another 250 taken hostage.

(Sky News) A West Yorkshire police officer has pleaded guilty to two terror offences over messages he shared on WhatsApp. PC Mohammed Adil, who is based in Calderdale and is on suspension, admitted two counts of publishing an image in support of […]

Government & Politics

Khairi Saadallah: The missed opportunities to stop Reading attacker An inquest into the deaths of Joseph Ritchie-Bennett, James Furlong and David Wails heard six weeks of evidence from witnesses including probation and immigration officials, police and MI5 officers.

(Sky News) When three men were stabbed to death in Reading’s Forbury Gardens on Saturday, 20 June 2020, Nick Harborne instantly knew Khairi Saadallah was responsible. “Something inside me just went cold,” he told Sky News. The chief executive of the Reading […]

Crime

Channel migrant dinghy in which five people died packed with people carrying weapons and fighting — survivor Eighteen-year-old Heivin was among the survivors when five migrants died during an attempt to cross the English Channel in a small boat.

(Sky News) The migrant dinghy in which five people died was chaotic, overloaded and packed with people carrying weapons and fighting, according to one of the passengers who was on board, speaking exclusively to Sky News. Heivin, 18, confirmed the boat was […]

Apostasy

Moroccan asylum seeker guilty of murdering stranger in rampage told officers it was ‘for the people of Gaza’ Ahmed Ali Alid, 45, told police after his arrest that the attack was 'for the people of Gaza' and that if he had access to a machine gun he would have killed more people.

(Sky News) A Moroccan asylum seeker has been found guilty of murdering a stranger in a rampage motivated by the conflict in Gaza. Ahmed Ali Alid, 45, attempted to kill his housemate, a Christian convert, stabbing him in his bed as he […]

Children & Teens

Paris Olympics: 16-year-old arrested after he said he wanted to ‘die a martyr’ at Games France previously raised its security alert to its highest level ahead of hosting this summer's Olympic Games amid concerns the event could be overshadowed by security incidents.

(Sky News) A 16-year-old boy has been arrested by anti-terrorism police in France after he allegedly said on social media he wanted to “die a martyr” at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. A spokesperson said on Wednesday the boy was […]

Crime

Migrant deaths: Are we seeing new form of crime after rival group pushed their way on to boat? Three men, a woman and a young girl died in the cold, dark waters within sight of the promenade at Wimereux while attempting to make the crossing.

(Sky News) Plenty of people have died on small boats trying to cross the Channel. But this was different. The people who perished in the waters off Wimereux died not just because of the greed of people smugglers, or the inadequacy of […]

Apostasy

Footage shows police arrive at hostel before man ‘killed pensioner for Gaza’ Muslim Ahmed Alid is charged with stabbing Terence Carney, 70, who was out walking in Hartlepool town centre, eight days after Hamas launched its attack on Israel.

(Sky News) Footage has been shown to a jury of the moment armed police arrived at a hostel before a Moroccan asylum seeker stabbed a pensioner in the street “for Gaza.” Ahmed Ali Alid, 45, allegedly attempted to kill his housemate, Javed […]

Government & Politics

Injured survivors from Manchester Arena bombing suing MI5 The security service has previously apologised for failing to seize on a chance to thwart the attack, which killed 22 people and injured many more.

(Sky News) The injured survivors of the Manchester Arena bombing are suing MI5, lawyers have said. It comes after the security service’s chief last year acknowledged a “slim” chance of thwarting the attack was missed, with 22 people killed and hundreds injured […]

Apostasy

Moroccan asylum seeker Ahmed Ali Alid murdered ‘defenceless pensioner’ in rampage motivated by Gaza, court hears The 45-year-old is accused of attempting to kill his housemate, a former Muslim who converted to Christianity, before stabbing pensioner Terence Carney to death in Hartlepool.

(Sky News) A Moroccan asylum seeker murdered a “defenceless” pensioner in a rampage motivated by the conflict in Gaza, a court has heard. Ahmed Ali Alid, 45, attempted to kill his housemate, Javed Nouri, a former Muslim who converted to Christianity, because […]

Government & Politics

Groups accused of ‘extremism’ hit back at Michael Gove and say re-assessment ‘will motivate us’ The communities secretary named five organisations that will be re-assessed against the government's new definition of extremism — and one has now threatened legal action.

(Sky News) Two groups set to be re-assessed under the government’s new definition of extremism have hit back at Michael Gove — with one saying the minister’s latest move will only bolster their organisation. Speaking in the Commons on Thursday, the communities […]

Government & Politics

Michael Gove names far-right and Islamist groups which could fall under fresh extremism definition The communities secretary insisted the government has no intention of restricting 'freedom of expression, religion or belief,' as critics warned the new definition could have a 'chilling effect' on free speech.

(Sky News) Michael Gove has named five groups that will be re-assessed as a result of the government’s new definition of extremism. Speaking in the Commons, the communities secretary said two far-right organisations — the British National Socialist Movement and the Patriotic […]

Government & Politics

New extremism definition unveiled because ‘democracy at risk from far-right and Islamist extremists’ Michael Gove updates the description to include conduct that falls short of criminality, but the government still deems 'unacceptable.'

(Sky News) The government has unveiled its new definition of extremism despite warnings it could have a “chilling effect” on free speech. Michael Gove, the communities secretary, has updated the definition as part of a drive to clamp down on the Islamist […]

Government & Politics

Government’s new extremism definition will ‘vilify the wrong people,’ warn Muslim organisations Groups say the new definition 'signals an attack on civil liberties by attacking law-abiding individuals and groups that oppose government policy' by labelling them as 'extremist.'

(Sky News) The government’s proposal to redefine extremism will “vilify the wrong people” and “risk more division,” according to a coalition of Muslim organisations. Signatories include groups which fear they may fall under the new definition announced as part of the government’s […]

Discrimination & “Islamophobia”

UK terror attack survivors condemn anti-Muslim hatred in joint letter The signatories, including survivors and relatives of people who have been killed by extremists, have criticised some politicians for 'facilitating anti-Muslim hate.'

(Sky News) More than 50 victims of Islamist-inspired terror attacks, including the Manchester Arena bombing and Bataclan shooting, have joined together to call for an end to anti-Muslim hate. In a joint letter, they warn that it is the “height of irresponsibility” […]

Demonstrations

Michael Gove says ‘good-hearted people’ at pro-Palestine marches should question potential ‘extremist organisers’ Tens of thousands of people participated in a Gaza protest on Saturday in London — the fifth march in the capital this year — which saw five arrests and a counter-protester de-arrested.

(Sky News) Michael Gove has urged pro-Palestinian protesters to question whether extremist groups are behind some of the demonstrations — days ahead of publishing a new official definition of extremism. The housing secretary said “good-hearted people” attending the marches should be aware […]

Clerics & Preachers

Hate preachers to be blocked from entering the UK in fresh crackdown on extremism Ministers already have powers to block people who are 'non-conducive to the public good' — and believe they can be extended to include individuals preaching racism and incitement.

(Sky News) Hate preachers are to be banned from entering the UK. It is understood that officials will identify the most dangerous extremists from countries including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Indonesia and add them to a warning list. Anyone on that list will […]

Government & Politics

Albanese government urged not to grant visa to Palestinian activist and plane hijacker ahead of socialist conference Anthony Albanese is facing growing calls to ban a Palestinian activist and plane hijacker who glorified the Hamas October 7 attacks from entering Australia ahead of a planned conference in Perth.

(Sky News) The government is being urged to urgently block a pro-Palestinian activist and member of a listed terrorist organisation from entering Australia. Leila Khaled is booked as a keynote speaker at the Socialist Alliance and Green Left’s Ecosocialism conference in Perth […]

Citizenship

Shamima Begum: East London schoolgirl loses appeal against removal of UK citizenship The 24-year-old's legal battle is likely to continue as one of her lawyers said 'as long as she is there, it is not the end.'

(Sky News) Shamima Begum has lost an appeal against the removal of her British citizenship. The east London schoolgirl, now 24, travelled to Syria in 2015 at the age of 15, before her citizenship was revoked on national security grounds shortly after […]

Government & Politics

Khairi Saadallah: MI5 ‘triaged’ terrorist four times but Reading stabbings could not have been stopped, inquest hears Despite the amount of intelligence the security service had on Khairi Saadallah, a senior manager at MI5 said no 'proportionate actions' could have been taken that would have prevented the terrorist attack.

(Sky News) MI5 “triaged” a violent offender four times before he carried out a terrorist knife attack and killed three men in a park in Reading, an inquest has heard. The agency received intelligence including threats by Khairi Saadallah to “blow himself […]

Children & Teens

Radical Islamist preacher Sheikh Abu Bakr Zoud begins Australian tour by praising martyrdom to teenagers Promising them 'paradise' if they recognise their lives are 'worthless'

(Sky News) A radical Islamic preacher has started a firebrand speaking tour of Australia by calling on Muslim doctors to “take advantage” of their “kaffir” patients, lashing the government for legislating matters that are “only the right of Allah to legislate” and […]