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UK Extremists Convicted for Plotting Terror Attacks

10/17/2025

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Three extremists were convicted in the UK after a jury found them guilty of preparing acts of terrorism for plotting attacks on mosques and synagogues.
They amassed over 200 weapons, including machetes and crossbows.
Prosecutors described their plans as the first of several escalating operations targeting Leeds' Islamic education center.
Ringrose, Pitzettu, and Stewart were arrested after security services infiltrated their online group.
Sentencing is scheduled for Friday.

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Three extremists were convicted in the UK after a jury found them guilty of preparing acts of terrorism for plotting attacks on mosques and synagogues.
They amassed over 200 weapons, including machetes and crossbows.
Prosecutors described their plans as the first of several escalating operations targeting Leeds' Islamic education center.
Ringrose, Pitzettu, and Stewart were arrested after security services infiltrated their online group.
Sentencing is scheduled for Friday.