Teenager Extends Jail Term for Terror Videos | Leicester News

Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 27, 2026 · 1m

A 20-year-old from Leicester, Zayan Lorgat, got a longer jail sentence after admitting to sharing graphic terrorist videos online—specifically on Telegram—and posing as a white extremist to gain followers. Starting at age 17, he posted violent clips from real attacks in Germany, the U.S., and New Zealand, even altering his identity to fit in with hateful groups. The judge called him reckless and self-promoting, while he confessed he kept posting to avoid losing followers. His mental state was reportedly strained after his mother’s death, which led him into extremist circles. Though his…