Terror Ties: A Pattern Emerges in UK Extremist Activity The sentencing of Mohammad Bashir, 31, convicted of plotting a terror attack on a UK defence base with Manchester synagogue knife assailant Jihad Al Shamie, highlights the ongoing threat posed by extremist groups operating within Britain's borders.
As investigators continue to unravel connections between Bashir and other known extremists, it becomes clear that counter terrorism efforts are facing a particularly insidious challenge.
A Long History of Extremism Bashir was described as a "long standing, committed jihadist," raising questions about the extent to which extremist ideologies have taken root in British communities.