A teenager accused of plotting a “new Columbine” massacre was called a future mass killer by his mother, a court heard. Michael Piggin allegedly had a hit list of pupils and teachers he wanted to kill. He also plotted to … Continue reading
A judge has lifted an order banning the naming of an 18-year-old man charged with terror offences. Michael Piggin, of Loughborough, is accused of possession of items for the purpose of terrorism, including partially-constructed pipe bombs. He is also charged … Continue reading
With Mehdi Hasan as its political editor, the Huffington Post UK has generally played a positive role in exposing the violent bigotry of the English Defence League. However, it would appear that Mehdi has taken his eye off the ball, … Continue reading
The jury in the trial of a teenager accused of planning a repeat of the Columbine massacre by plotting a terror attack on his former school is deliberating its verdicts for a third day. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named … Continue reading
A schoolboy plotted to carry out a Columbine-style massacre on the 15th anniversary of the atrocity, the Old Bailey was told. The 17-year-old, accused of planning to launch a terror attack on his old school in Loughborough, Leicestershire, also downloaded … Continue reading
A Loughborough neo-Nazi accused of planning a “new Columbine” massacre has admitted possessing parts which could be used to make for improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The 17-year-old EDL supporter, who is said have planned terrorist attacks on Loughborough University, the … Continue reading
A teenage neo-Nazi accused of planning a “new Columbine” massacre thought about attacking a mosque when he was teased about being gay, a court heard. The 17-year-old EDL member told a friend he had walked down to the local mosque … Continue reading
A teenage neo-Nazi accused of plotting a “new Columbine” school massacre idolised EDL founder Tommy Robinson and wanted Hitler in power, the Old Bailey heard today (Weds). The 16-year-old college student dreamed of the British National Party ruling the UK … Continue reading
A teenage neo-Nazi accused of plotting a “new Columbine” brought a gun into college and pulled out knives in the middle of a lesson, the Old Bailey heard (Tues). The 16-year-old English Defence League supporter bragged about getting a machete … Continue reading
A teenage neo-Nazi accused of plotting a “new Columbine” threatened to shoot one of his classmates in the head and stab another in the neck, the Old Bailey heard today. The schoolboy allegedly brought a lock-knife to college and showed … Continue reading