The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales convicted Sahayb Abu on Friday for attempting to carry out a terrorist attack after he created pro-Islamic state music videos and purchased weaponry onl.
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Sahayb Abu bought an 18 inch sword in readiness for the terror attack (Image: Met Police)
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Man guilty of plotting to run amok with sword during lockdown
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March 13, 2021
LONDON: A rapping jihadi has been found guilty of plotting to run amok with an 18in sword during the coronavirus lockdown. Jobless Sahayb Abu, 27, had bought two blades, balaclavas, a camouflage hat and body armour online in readiness for the terror attack last summer, the Old Bailey heard. He was arrested on July 9 after discussing guns with an undercover police officer, who he met on a so-called Islamic State (IS) supporters’ Telegram chat group.
A jury deliberated for 21 hours and 32 minutes to find him guilty of preparing for terrorist acts by a majority of 11 to one. His brother, Muhamed Abu, 32, wept as he was cleared of failing to disclose information about a plot to authorities.