UK conspiracy theorist Oliver Lewin jailed for planning terrorist attack

Oliver Lewin was said to be ‘socially isolated, depressed and lacking in self-worth’ at the time of his offending. Photograph: PA

A conspiracy theorist who plotted a terror attack on phone, TV and radio masts as part of plan to topple the UK government has been sentenced to six and a half years in prison.

Oliver Lewin, 38, was found guilty in December of carrying out reconnaissance of potential targets, buying equipment and tools, digging hideouts and seeking to recruit others between 24 July and 25 August 2021.