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'It is vital we all remain vigilant and people report any concerns they have to police,' he said. 'Our absolute priority is to ensure the safety and security of the people who live, work and visit the West Midlands area.' Assistant Chief Constable David Gardner, counter terrorism lead for Warwickshire Police, said the evidence in the case was 'extremely concerning and clearly demonstrated Styles has an obsession with far right-wing ideologies'. 'We will continue to protect local communities by working with partners and the CPS to pursue and prosecute all those who show support for terrorism. He also knowingly downloaded and possessed extremely distressing and disturbing imagery. He was arrested on Apby detectives from West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit (WMCTU).ĭetective Superintendent Anastasia Miller, from WMCTU, said: 'Styles was making a submachine gun and ammunition. Styles acquired various tools including a lathe and a drill press and was making a submachine gun and ammunition at the time detectives arrested and searched his home, a jury was told. READ MORE: Fears of delays to £23m road improvements scheme in Rugby as council seeks government funding Prosecutor Matthew Brooks detailed in court how Styles had travelled to New Zealand shortly before the shocking terror attack in Christchurch and became fascinated by the attacker 'collecting his manifesto and a video of the massacre'.

He was acquitted of engaging in conduct in preparation for a terrorist act, contrary to section 5(1) of the Terrorism Act 2006, following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court which concluded on June 15. At a legal hearing in November 2021, Styles had admitted three counts of collecting information contrary to section 58 Terrorism Act 2006 (right wing material and instructional firearms documents) and one count of possessing a prohibited weapon contrary to section 5(1a) Firearms Act 1968.

The 25-year-old, of Plymouth Place, Leamington Spa, was sentenced to five years in jail for possessing a prohibited weapon and two years for possessing terrorism material. Ben Styles, who became fixated with the sick perpetrator behind the devastating terror attack at a New Zealand mosque in 2019, was sentenced to seven years imprisonment. A far right extremist who made deadly weapons and ammunition at his Warwickshire home has been jailed.

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