Brighton terrorist jailed for life

Brighton man, Edward Little, has been jailed for life for terrorist offences.

In September, Little, 22, who had converted to Islam, had travelled by taxi from his home in Brighton to London with thousands of pounds in cash to purchase a firearm.

The 22 year old intended to use the weapon on an attack at Speakers’ Corner He was just minutes away from getting a gun when he was stopped in an armed police operation.

He pleaded guilty to preparation of terrorist acts, contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006, at a previous hearing. His life sentence was accompanied by an order to serve a minimum of 16 years before he is considered for release. He will also serve a total of four years' imprisonment to run concurrently for a charge of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm with intent.