Extremist jailed for terror plot

Ivan Jennings, 46, from Stafford was sentenced to five years and three months for encouraging terrorism online and sharing a manifesto by Norwegian mass murderer Anders Breivik.

Active in seven extremist groups

Jennings was an active participant in at least seven far-right groups on Telegram, including Patriotic Alternative, which he joined in early 2024.

Called for mass killing of minorities

Between August and November 2024, Jennings told online groups that killing migrants and minorities was 'justified and actually needed', saying each person should 'take out at least 200'.

“It's not murder because we are at war. If it's subhumans, it's justified and actually needed.”

Discussed poisoning and boat attacks

Jennings searched for motorboat rentals at Dover and discussed poisoning mushrooms to target Jews and Muslims. He also identified a Manchester Pakistan independence day event as a target.

Referenced Christchurch massacre

Jennings referenced the 2019 Christchurch terror attacks that killed 51 people, saying 'We need a bigger impact', and wrote he would go to prison 'for making a real change'.

“If I go to prison for anything, it's going to be for making a real change.”

Cardiac arrest preceded radicalization

Jennings collapsed at work in 2023 from cardiac arrest and descended into isolation and fear, making him susceptible to extremist ideology, his defence argued.