Father of UK Terrorists Jailed For ‘Jihad’ Mosque Speech

Father of UK Terrorists Jailed For ‘Jihad’ Mosque Speech
Undated photo of Abubaker Deghayes. Sussex Police
Chris Summers
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A British man who urged Muslims in Brighton to carry out “jihad by the sword” has been jailed for four years after being convicted of encouraging terrorism.

In November 2020 Abubaker Deghayes, 53, told around 50 worshippers, including children: “Jihad is compulsory. Jihad is fighting by sword.”

Chris Summers
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