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26/04/2013
UK Rucksack Bomb Plotters Jailed
Three men have been jailed for their involvement in a terror cell that planned an attack similar to the 7 July bombings.
Eight other members of the cell are to be sentenced later, the BBC has said.
Irfan Naseer (31) was sentenced to life with a minimum of 18 years, Irfan Khalid (28) was given 18 years and Ashik Ali was sentenced to 15 years.
It is understood the group had planned to set off up to eight bombs in rucksacks, using timers to detonate the charges. Detectives said the plot was the 'most significant' to be uncovered since 2006 when there was a conspiracy to blow up transatlantic airliners using bombs disguised as soft drinks.
The trio were found guilty on terrorism charges in February, having been arrested in 2011 amid fears an attack was imminent. Khalid was sentenced to 18 years with a further five on licence, while Ali was jailed for 15 years with five on licence.
During sentencing at Woolwich Crown Court, Mr Justice Henriques said: "Irfan Naseer was the leader, driving force and man in charge and he alone must take responsibility for sending four young men to Pakistan for terrorism training."
Turning to Naseer, the judge added: "Your plot had the blessing of al Qaida and you intended to further the aims of al Qaida.
"Clearly nothing was going to stop you, short of intervention of the authorities. I have no doubt you would have continued with your plan but for that intervention.
"Many deaths were planned by a determined team of individuals who were fully radicalised and you, Naseer, were their leader. No lack of assets, skill or manpower was going to stop you."
(JP/CD)
Eight other members of the cell are to be sentenced later, the BBC has said.
Irfan Naseer (31) was sentenced to life with a minimum of 18 years, Irfan Khalid (28) was given 18 years and Ashik Ali was sentenced to 15 years.
It is understood the group had planned to set off up to eight bombs in rucksacks, using timers to detonate the charges. Detectives said the plot was the 'most significant' to be uncovered since 2006 when there was a conspiracy to blow up transatlantic airliners using bombs disguised as soft drinks.
The trio were found guilty on terrorism charges in February, having been arrested in 2011 amid fears an attack was imminent. Khalid was sentenced to 18 years with a further five on licence, while Ali was jailed for 15 years with five on licence.
During sentencing at Woolwich Crown Court, Mr Justice Henriques said: "Irfan Naseer was the leader, driving force and man in charge and he alone must take responsibility for sending four young men to Pakistan for terrorism training."
Turning to Naseer, the judge added: "Your plot had the blessing of al Qaida and you intended to further the aims of al Qaida.
"Clearly nothing was going to stop you, short of intervention of the authorities. I have no doubt you would have continued with your plan but for that intervention.
"Many deaths were planned by a determined team of individuals who were fully radicalised and you, Naseer, were their leader. No lack of assets, skill or manpower was going to stop you."
(JP/CD)
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