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Alfie Coleman Convicted of Terror Plot, Hitler-Inspired Diary

5/1/2026

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Alfie Coleman was convicted of preparing terrorist acts at London's Old Bailey court.
Prosecutor Nicholas de la Poer read Coleman’s diary to jurors, which urged the death of anyone opposing his extremist views.
In September 2023 Coleman tried to buy a pistol and about 200 rounds of ammunition from undercover officers, paying £3,500.
Prosecutors said Coleman idolized Adolf Hitler and Thomas Mair, who killed MP Jo Cox in 2016.

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Alfie Coleman was convicted of preparing terrorist acts at London's Old Bailey court.
Prosecutor Nicholas de la Poer read Coleman’s diary to jurors, which urged the death of anyone opposing his extremist views.
In September 2023 Coleman tried to buy a pistol and about 200 rounds of ammunition from undercover officers, paying £3,500.
Prosecutors said Coleman idolized Adolf Hitler and Thomas Mair, who killed MP Jo Cox in 2016.