British Neo-Nazi Sentenced to 13.5 Years for Plotting Deadly Terror Attack

Alfie Coleman, a 22-year-old British neo-Nazi who idolized Adolf Hitler and embraced racist ideology, was sentenced on July 8, 2026, to 13 and a half years in prison for planning a deadly terrorist attack. Coleman was arrested moments after purchasing weapons intended for the attack, which he had been plotting for nearly three years. Following his release, he will remain under supervision for an additional five years.

Coleman was found guilty after a retrial; the initial jury failed to reach a verdict. Charges against him included plans to plant explosives in an ATM, hijack an airplane, and use various weapons such as knives. He had been exposed to antisemitic content since age 14 and became deeply involved in far-right extremism during the COVID-19 lockdowns, actively seeking weapons and writing a manifesto listing potential targets including the Mayor of London and a mosque.

Authorities discovered extremist materials on his phone, including an illegal bomb-making manual known as the "Anarchist Cookbook." Police also found neo-Nazi symbols in his home, such as a swastika stone and a flag. MI5 undercover officers engaged with Coleman via encrypted messages during his attempt to buy weapons, leading to his arrest shortly after he acquired five magazines and approximately 200 rounds of ammunition.

In court, Coleman appeared indifferent and claimed mental health issues and loneliness influenced his actions. He admitted to possessing firearms and ammunition but denied planning a terror attack. The prosecution described his intentions as "seething with hatred."