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Three Men Charged in Christmas Eve Assault Plot

1/24/2026

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Three British men appeared in a London court on January 24, 2026, charged with conspiracy to assault two opponents of the Pakistani government on Christmas Eve and possession of a firearm.
Prosecutors allege Shahzad Akbar was assaulted at his Cambridge home.
Adil Raja's Chesham residence was targeted for forced entry.
Police reported arson at Akbar's home and that the defendants remain in custody until February 13, 2026.

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Story summary

Three British men appeared in a London court on January 24, 2026, charged with conspiracy to assault two opponents of the Pakistani government on Christmas Eve and possession of a firearm.
Prosecutors allege Shahzad Akbar was assaulted at his Cambridge home.
Adil Raja's Chesham residence was targeted for forced entry.
Police reported arson at Akbar's home and that the defendants remain in custody until February 13, 2026.