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Alexander Dighton: Man jailed for life for officer's attempted murder in police station attack

On January 31, 28-year-old Alexander Dighton carried out a violent assault on three police officers near a police station located in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales.
Dighton premeditated the assault motivated by anti-government and anti-Islam ideologies, having sharpened a shovel and prepared Molotov cocktails prior to the attack.
He arrived shortly before 7pm wearing body armour, set fire to a police van, smashed vehicle windows, and assaulted officers by stabbing one in the leg and punching another.
Dighton pleaded guilty to 11 offences including attempted murder and arson, and was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 22 years, with the judge citing a terrorist connection.
The attack highlights risks police officers face daily, prompting tribute from Chief Superintendent Stephen Jones for their bravery and professionalism during the incident.

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Man who attacked police while armed with Molotov cocktails jailed for life

A man who attacked officers outside a south Wales police station – while armed with Molotov cocktails, has been jailed for life. Alexander Dighton stabbed one officer and knocked another unconscious, after trying to set fire to a police van during the attack in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The court heard that his sister had reported him to the counter-extremism Prevent programme a year earlier – but he was not considered to be a threat.

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