A self‑styled Neo‑Nazi cell in England has been dismantled after three extremists were convicted of planning a terror attack. The men—Christopher Ringrose, 34; Marco Pitzettu, 25; and Brogan Stewart, 25—never met in person but formed their violent plot online. An undercover officer infiltrated their group, unearthing an arsenal of some 200 weapons and detailed plans to target mosques, Islamic centres, and synagogues across the country.
Arsenal and Plans Uncovered
The group’s weapon stash included deactivated firearms they intended to restore, crossbows, hunting knives, a tomahawk, and a nearly completed 3D‑printed gun. That homemade pistol, built from online instructions, required only a firing pin, bolt, and barrel to become lethal.
- They identified an Islamic centre in Leeds as a prime target.
- Conversations detailed how to abduct and torture an imam.
- They mapped escape routes and methods to evade law enforcement.
In a chilling telephone call just two weeks before arrest, Stewart—who styled himself as “Führer”—instructed the cell to “cruise around” for “human targets” near the Islamic education centre, then return home for “tea and medals and a debrief.” The meeting was canceled last minute due to bad weather.
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Faces Behind the Plot
Each member brought extremist zeal to the operation. Ringrose, a car parts manager, posted a photo of his young son wearing a skull mask with the words “choose violence.” Pitzettu, a mechanic, shared videos of the Christchurch mosque massacre. Stewart, unemployed and living with his mother, recruited followers on Telegram. He mocked other far‑right groups for merely “sitting around and talking,” insisting, “action speaks louder than words.”
They drew inspiration from the SS and even planned to extort political rivals. In court, Stewart proclaimed, “I also hope that we can … plan operations to meet migrants landing on our beaches and deal with them.”
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Infiltration and Arrest
Counter-terror officers, led by an undercover agent codenamed Blackheart, watched the cell’s every move. Their work culminated in all three arrests on February 20, 2024. Detective Chief Inspector James Dunkerley of Counter Terrorism Policing North East praised the operation, noting the men’s “vile racist views” and readiness for violence.
Prosecutor Jonathan Sandiford KC told the jury that the threat was “imminent,” forcing authorities to intervene before any attack could take place. The undercover officer’s evidence—and the seizure of weapons—ensured the convictions on multiple terrorism and firearms charges.
Verdict and Next Steps
The three defendants were found guilty of planning a terror attack on England, including racketeering and terrorism offenses. Judge Subramanian warned them they face lengthy prison terms. Sentencing is set for July 17.
Bethan David, head of the CPS counter‑terrorism division, stressed the danger they posed: “Had Christopher Ringrose finished that 3D‑printed firearm, it could have led to devastating consequences.” The convictions mark a significant victory against Neo‑Nazi networks plotting violence on English soil.
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