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Teen Plans UK Attack Then Shifts to Somalia | Leeds News
A 19-year-old British teen, Muhammad Billal, was arrested at Manchester Airport attempting to fly to Somalia to join ISIS—after months of researching UK terror targets, scouting weapons, and planning attacks online. Influenced by extremist online contacts, he abandoned his UK plans in October, but was caught before boarding. Found guilty of terrorism preparation and possessing terrorist materials, he received a 13.5-year prison sentence plus 5 years on license—a chilling case showing how digital radicalization can steer young people toward deadly global threats. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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