Satanist jailed for terror material linked to devil pact

Declan Candiani, a self-proclaimed Satanist, has been sentenced to 23 months in prison for possessing extreme right-wing material found on his phone. The 26-year-old was apprehended by counter-terrorism police at Stansted Airport. Examination of his devices revealed documents advocating for white supremacy and manifestos from mass killers.

During his trial at the Old Bailey, Candiani denied wrongdoing, asserting his primary interest was in Satanism and the occult, specifically the "Order of Nine Angles." He claimed to have downloaded the material after visions of a devil, describing it as a "big red man with horns."

Psychiatric evaluations found Candiani to have a mild personality disorder but deemed him fit to stand trial. The court heard his mental health declined after his mother's cancer diagnosis. The judge noted Candiani's written assurance that he would cease such activities, acknowledging his mother's terminal illness.