Three far-right extremists in the UK have been convicted of plotting a terrorist attack targeting mosques, synagogues, and Islamic centres. The group, who idolised Adolf Hitler and shared anti-immigrant rhetoric, was intercepted before carrying out their plans thanks to an undercover police operation.
Christopher Ringrose, 34, from Cannock; Marco Pitzettu, 25, from Derby; and Brogan Stewart, 25, from West Yorkshire, formed a virtual neo-Nazi cell called “Einsatz 14” – a name referencing Nazi death squads. Despite never meeting in person, the group amassed over 200 weapons, including knives, crossbows, deactivated firearms they tried to restore, and a nearly operational 3D-printed gun.
Stewart, the self-appointed “Fuhrer,” laid out detailed attack plans, including kidnapping an imam and storming religious centres. He urged violence against minorities, expressed hatred for Jews, and shared materials from far-right figure Tommy Robinson. Targets discussed included mosques, Islamic education centres, and government buildings.
The group was foiled when an undercover officer infiltrated their online chats. They were arrested in February 2024, just weeks after finalising plans to “cruise around” and find “human targets.”
During their trial at Sheffield Crown Court, prosecutors highlighted the group’s extremist ideology and intent to act violently. Judge warnings suggest the trio faces long prison sentences when they are sentenced on 17 July.
Counter Terrorism Policing described the group as “dangerous individuals” who moved beyond online hate into real-world terror planning. Authorities praised the intervention as preventing a potential tragedy driven by white supremacist ideology.
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