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Three Men Charged in Attacks on Pakistan Ex-PM Supporters in UK
Three men in the UK are accused of attacking two people who support Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan.
The attacks happened on Christmas Eve and a week later.
One man was hit in the face, another's home was broken into, and there was an attempt to set fire to a house.
The police think these attacks were planned and are investigating them as possible terrorism.
The three men will go to court again in February.
Imran Khan is currently in jail in Pakistan.
Three British men are accused of conspiring to attack two supporters of Pakistan's jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in the UK.
The attacks occurred on December 24 and January 1, involving physical assault, attempted forced entry, and an attempted arson.
One of the victims, Mirza Shahzad Akbar, was assaulted in his home in Cambridge, while Adil Raja's home in Chesham was targeted.
The investigation is being led by counter-terrorism offices due to the targeted nature of the incidents.
The three accused men were remanded in custody until their next court appearance on February 13.
- Who
- Three British men accused of targeting opponents of the Pakistani government in the UK
- What
- Conspiracy to assault, possession of a firearm, and attempted arson
- Where
- Cambridge and Chesham, England
- When
- Attacks occurred on December 24 and January 1, with court appearance on January 24
- Why
- The attacks were allegedly part of a planned agreement to target specific individuals
Prosecution
Defense
Nature of the Attacks
Prosecution
The prosecution argues that the attacks were part of a 'sophisticated and planned agreement' targeting specific individuals.
Defense
The defense has not yet presented their stance as the accused did not indicate a plea.
Key facts
- Victims
- Mirza Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja
- Incidents
- Four targeted attacks, including one involving a firearm and an attempted arson
- Locations
- Cambridge and Chesham, England
- Arrests
- Three men charged, three others arrested but not charged
- Investigation
- Led by counter-terrorism offices due to the targeted nature of the incidents
- Charges
- Conspiracy to assault, possession of a firearm, and conspiracy to commit arson
- Next Court Appearance
- February 13 at London’s Old Bailey Court
- Imran Khan's Status
- Jailed in Pakistan since August 2023
- Sentence
- Three-year prison term for allegedly illegally selling state gifts
Quotes
Warren Stanier
Prosecutor at Westminster Magistrates’ Court
“The men, all British, were part of a 'sophisticated and planned agreement' to go to the houses of the men, Shahzad Akbar and Adil Raja, at almost exactly the same time on December 24 and assault them”
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