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Essex Teenager Tried to Buy Gun for Terrorist Attack, Trial Hears

Prosecutors say Coleman sought a firearm through undercover MI5 operatives and had 200 rounds of ammunition when armed officers arrested him.

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The court hears he was caught by MI5 operatives in a supermarket car park trying to buy the gun.

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MI5 stops teen's gun plot after undercover sting reveals chilling plan, court told

Alfie Coleman who was 19 at the time allegedly tried to buy a gun before being snared by police the court has been told.

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Essex teenager tried to buy gun for terrorist attack, trial hears

The court hears he was caught by MI5 operatives in a supermarket car park trying to buy the gun.

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Neo-Nazi teenager snared by MI5 as he tried to buy gun for attack, court told

Alfie Coleman was arrested in Stratford in East London

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He bought a pistol and ammo in Morrison’s car park – Court News UK

A neo-Nazi bought a pistol and 200 rounds of ammunition to carry out a terror attack after being inspired by the murder of MP Jo […]

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courtnewsuk.co.uk broke the news on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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