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TikTok Terror Taught: Man Jailed for Bomb Guide
16 Jan
Summary
- Man sentenced to four years for possessing bomb-making TikTok video.
- TikTok user had over 27,000 followers and received the video via messaging.
- Police found an arsenal of medieval weapons in the defendant's bedroom.
A young man has received a four-year sentence in a young offender institution after being found guilty of possessing a bomb-making video. Adam Mahmood, 20, was convicted of possessing a recording likely useful for terrorism. The court heard he had a significant TikTok following and obtained the explosive-making guide through a messaging app.
The judge highlighted the discovery of numerous weapons in Mahmood's bedroom, including swords and knives, which the defendant attributed to an interest in "Islamic history." Despite no direct evidence of intent for a specific attack, the presence of ball bearings suggested contemplation of assembling an explosive device.
Mahmood was also ordered to serve an extended three-year period on license upon release. The judge emphasized the "significant risk" of future offenses due to Mahmood's clear terrorist motivations and high interest in prohibited organizations, citing the arsenal found as a "clear warning sign."
