Counter-terror police probe ‘Neo Nazi’ group’s threat to ‘execute’ Black activist

Counter-terrorism police are investigating dying threats despatched in a chilling letter to a Black activist from somebody claiming to be from a Neo-Nazi group.

Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu acquired the racist letter at her dwelling handle on Monday from a sender who mentioned they had been affiliated with Nationwide Motion, saying she was on its “kill listing” and might be “executed”.

Based in 2013, Nationwide Motion was declared a terrorist organisation by the UK authorities and banned three years later.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed it was investigating the threat and one other letter containing transphobic language that was despatched to one other sufferer.

“We’re conscious of letters despatched to two individuals which include vile racist and transphobic language, and threats. The letters are mentioned to be from ‘Nationwide Motion London Cell’,” it mentioned in a press release on Tuesday.

“We’re taking this matter critically and an investigation is underneath approach. Due to the character of the letters and the potential involvement of a proscribed group, the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command is main the investigation.

“Officers have contacted the victims to request statements and to supply our full assist. In case you have acquired a letter, or you’ve got data that might assist officers determine the senders of those letters, please name 0800 789 321.”

No arrests have been made.

Dr Mos-Shogbamimu, who ceaselessly seems on tv and radio to touch upon points corresponding to racism, ladies’s rights and politics, mentioned it was “unsettling” that she had been focused.

“Shola you’re a fixed troublemaker and liar who seems on tv ceaselessly,” the letter to her reads. “You make a shabby residing from criticising and race-grifting towards ethnic white Europeans and our tradition.

“You’re a dreg of the multicultural society … We’re watching you. It is a severe discover from Nationwide Motion London. We’re notifying you of our intention to kill you and your loved ones.

“We propose you permit the UK asap, that is the one approach that you would be able to keep away from what’s coming to you. You want to disguise as a result of your particulars have been circulated to others on the web, violent nationalist activists, blackshirts and others. It is just a matter of time Adeshola earlier than you obtain your punishment, your execution.”

The letter additionally included racist abuse and slurs. There was an outpouring of assist for the activist since she shared the letter on-line, with widespread condemnation of the abusive threats.

In the course of the trial of Alex Davies, 27, who was jailed in June 2022 for remaining a member of Nationwide Motion, a jury heard that the organisation had not disbanded after its ban, as reported, however had mutated into regional factions.