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Former Engineer's Terror Plot Hearing Reveals Personal Growth

12/18/2025

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Oliver Lewin, a former telecoms engineer from Coalville, Leicestershire, was sentenced in January 2023 for plotting terrorist acts against phone masts.
During a parole hearing, his offender manager said he no longer poses a risk.
Lewin expressed respect for Jewish people and acknowledged his discriminatory language.
He reported experiencing discrimination in prison due to his autism.
The panel will continue the hearing privately and announce its decision in two weeks.

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Oliver Lewin, a former telecoms engineer from Coalville, Leicestershire, was sentenced in January 2023 for plotting terrorist acts against phone masts.
During a parole hearing, his offender manager said he no longer poses a risk.
Lewin expressed respect for Jewish people and acknowledged his discriminatory language.
He reported experiencing discrimination in prison due to his autism.
The panel will continue the hearing privately and announce its decision in two weeks.