A neo-Nazi obsessed teenager has been jailed for over 15 years after attempting to behead a Kurdish barber with an axe in Bristol. Alina Burns, 19, attacked Mohammed Mahmoodi, 27, in August last year, driven by her extreme right-wing ideology and a desire to 'kill all Jews and Muslims'.
Details of the Attack
The incident took place at a barbershop in Bristol, where Burns entered and struck Mahmoodi with an axe, aiming for his neck. The victim suffered severe injuries but survived the attack. Bristol Crown Court heard that Burns had been in contact with far-right groups, including Patriotic Alternative, and had expressed her extremist views online prior to the assault.
Legal Proceedings
Burns pleaded guilty to attempted murder and three charges related to possessing bladed articles. The judge, Mrs Justice Lambert, accepted that the attack had a terrorist motivation. She described Burns as a dangerous offender deeply entrenched in her abnormal belief system.
Sentence
Mrs Justice Lambert sentenced Burns to 15-and-a-half years in custody, with an additional four years on licence. The judge emphasised the severity of the crime and the ongoing threat Burns poses to society. The sentencing took place at Bristol Crown Court, where the court heard details of Burns's radicalisation and the premeditated nature of the attack.
Reactions
The case has drawn attention to the rise of far-right extremism among young people in the UK. Community leaders have called for greater efforts to combat radicalisation and protect minority groups. The victim, Mohammed Mahmoodi, has been praised for his bravery and is recovering from his injuries.
