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Driver Faces Court for Planning Race War and Weapon Stockpiling

1/30/2026

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Thomas McKenna, a 60-year-old lorry driver, faces court for stockpiling weapons and planning a "race war".
Prosecutor Emily Dummett said McKenna converted blank-firing guns into lethal firearms at a workshop in Essex.
McKenna allegedly sent messages urging friends to prepare for violence against Muslims and immigrants, stating, "the time for protesting is over."
He operated his gun-conversion unit using a lathe and drill in caravans at a traveller site.

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Thomas McKenna, a 60-year-old lorry driver, faces court for stockpiling weapons and planning a "race war".
Prosecutor Emily Dummett said McKenna converted blank-firing guns into lethal firearms at a workshop in Essex.
McKenna allegedly sent messages urging friends to prepare for violence against Muslims and immigrants, stating, "the time for protesting is over."
He operated his gun-conversion unit using a lathe and drill in caravans at a traveller site.