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British Muslim jailed for life for ISIS-inspired knife attack

Nadir Syed was arrested hours after buying a chef’s knife in November 2014, days before Remembrance Sunday held on the second Sunday of November to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth soldiers in the two World Wars.

The judge said Syed must serve at least 15 years but he may never be released.During his trial last year, Woolwich Crown Court heard how the 22-year-old from Southall area of west London had been inspired by ISIS leaders urging attacks on Western targets, including police and soldiers.

 “I am satisfied that the attack was going to take place at a time close to Armistice Day. I am also satisfied that the victim was to be someone connected to Armistice Day, such as a popper seller,” Justice Saunders said.

“I have no doubt that he is dangerous. In my judgement if he was released from prison he would go and try and carry out what he failed to achieve in this case. He would set out to kill in furtherance of his beliefs,” he ruled during sentencing on Thursday. Prosecutor Max Hill had said Syed was actively searching for knives of “sufficient quality to source an attack”. 
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