A right-wing extremist was discovered with a push dagger that was illegal as well as “step-by-step instructions on how to construct home bombs.”
The 36-year-old Scott Mason was imprisoned after a counterterrorism investigation. Police claim that he holds right-wing, anti-Semitic, racist, and homophobic sentiments.
convicted of four offenses, including having information that might be used to terrorists.
Mason was arrested by Cheshire Constabulary in October 2021 as a result of an allegation of a domestic attack, according to information presented to Manchester Crown Court on Thursday.
The Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) unit then started an inquiry. During the inquiry, a paper containing severe pornographic photos and step-by-step instructions for making home bombs was discovered on his phone.
Additionally, messages found in phone records showed that he had made an effort to intimidate those who had seen the initial domestic violence.
Mason allegedly faced additional charges under the Terrorism Act on October 15, 2021, when CTPNW and Merseyside Police officers carried out a search warrant at his residence. A forbidden “push dagger” was taken.
In addition to being accused of violating section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000 by possessing information that may be beneficial to terrorists, Mason was also accused of possessing extreme pornography, intimidating witnesses, perverting the course of justice, and having a dangerous weapon.
In November 2021, Mason pled guilty to the terrorist offense, and in January 2022, he pleaded guilty to the weapons offense. Mason was given a three-month term at the magistrates’ court for both offenses. Before Mason entered a guilty plea to the remaining counts in April, the case was then scheduled for trial.
Mason was given a three-year term this week by His Honor Judge Alan Conrad QC. Mason was informed that if he hadn’t entered an early guilty plea, he would have been sentenced to four and a half years.
Mason will likely serve a lengthy jail sentence as a result of this exhaustive investigation, according to CTPNW Detective Superintendent William Chatterton. Our dedication to ensuring that individuals who represent a risk to our society will be pursued and prosecuted is reaffirmed by today’s punishment.
‘Counter Terrorism Policing North West would like to reassure communities that incidents of this nature are always taken seriously and to report any concerns of people expressing extremist views by calling 0800 789 321 in confidence or using the secure online form at Gov.uk/ACT.
‘We would like to thank all involved in this investigation, in particular our colleagues from Cheshire Constabulary and Merseyside Police for their invaluable support.’