Engineer jailed over TV and radio mast terror plot
Lewin, of Ferrers Road, Coalville, was jailed for six and a half years.Judge Paul Farrer KC was told during a hearing on Friday that Lewin was "deeply opposed" to the government of the United Kingdom.
The judge said it was difficult to separate Lewin's intentions from his "many untruths and exaggerations", but said he "held an intention to commit an act of terror and took at least some preparatory steps to bring that about".He said Lewin attempted to recruit people during a four-and-a-half week period between July and August 2021, using encrypted messaging app Telegram.
The court heard Lewin had identified communication masts in Sutton Coldfield, in the West Midlands, Bardon Hill and Copt Oak, in Leicestershire, as well as transport links such as the M1, as potential targets.'Discord, distrust and fear' Mr Hall said Lewin - who is autistic - had been immersed in a "sinister world of Covid conspiracy" after being "dragged down a rabbit hole" online, but had not caused any damage.
"In light of all of the evidence, I conclude that at the time of your arrest your plans were far from complete, and your intended terrorist action was not imminent."
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