Neo-Nazi threats to activist and TV presenter probed by anti-terrorism police
Threats sent to an activist and a TV presenter are being investigated by anti-terrorism detectives.
The letters claimed to come from the "London cell" of National Action, a neo-Nazi group banned by the home secretary in 2016. India Willoughby, who is transgender, and British-Nigerian activist Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu were both targeted.The Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command said the messages contained "vile racist and transphobic language, and threats".
An investigation is being led by anti-terrorism specialists because of "the potential involvement of a proscribed group".Dr Mos-Shogbamimu said the authors claimed to have guns and knives and to be watching her house.India Willoughby said she was targeted via her accountant.
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