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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Cooper

Life term for Muslim convert who planned attacks on mosque and military targets

A still from CCTV issued by West Midlands CTU of Jason Savage being arrested (West Midlands CTU/PA) - (PA Media)

A Muslim convert who researched military locations and threatened to “flatten” a mosque in a terror attack has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 16 years.

Jason Savage was found guilty in January of plotting to stab an Islamic cleric who was an outspoken critic of terrorism, after jurors were shown footage of him filming a reconnaissance “mission” near a mosque and Islamic bookstore.

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