Three Nazis who Planned to Attack UK Mosques Jailed for Combined 29 Years
Three members of an online neo-Nazi cell who plotted a terror attack on a mosque and Islamic centre in Leeds have been jailed for a total of 29 years, after a major counter-terrorism operation exposed their plans for mass violence. Brogan Stewart, 25, from Tingley, Marco Pitzettu, 26, from Derby, and Christopher Ringrose, 35, from Cannock, were found guilty in May of preparing acts of terrorism following a nine-week trial at Sheffield Crown Court. The men were also convicted of a string of firearms and extremist-related offences. Sentencing took place today, with Stewart receiving 11 years in custody and an eight-year extended licence, Pitzettu eight years in custody and five years’ extended licence, and Ringrose ten years in custody with a five-year extended licence. All three will be subject to a Serious Crime Prevention Order for five years and placed on the terrorism notification register for 30 years. The trio, who styled themselves as a “militant” neo-Nazi organisation, were arrested on 20 February 2024 in a Counter Terrorism Policing North East operation. Investigators uncovered a toxic online echo chamber filled with violent racial hatred, praise for mass murderers, and explicit plans to target mosques, Islamic education centres and synagogues. Stewart acted as the ringleader, issuing “uniforms”, rules, and roles — naming Pitzettu and Ringrose as the group’s “armourers”. When police raided their homes, officers seized more than 200 weapons, including machetes, swords, hunting knives, crossbows, body armour, riot gear and stored rations. Pitzettu admitted possession of an illegal stun gun, while Ringrose was convicted of attempting to manufacture a 3D-printed firearm. In court, Mrs Justice Cutts said the men’s ideology remained “filled with hate” and that “serious violence against Muslims was clearly contemplated.” She warned the plot had crossed “the line into imminent terrorist action.” Counter-terror commander DCS James Dunkerley said the group had “rightfully been convicted,” rejecting claims their plans were “fantasy.” Prosecutors echoed that message, saying the men were preparing for a “race war” and could have caused “devastating consequences” had they not been stopped in time.
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