Andrew Ibrahim
| Andrew Ibrahim | |
|---|---|
| Born |
25 January 1989 Bristol, England |
| Other names | Isa Ibrahim |
| Occupation | Student |
| Criminal penalty |
Indeterminate prison sentence Minimum 10 years |
| Conviction(s) |
Making explosives with intent Preparing terrorist acts Making an explosive substance[1] |
Andrew Philip Michael Ibrahim (born 25 January 1989) is a British Muslim convert, also known as Isa Ibrahim[2] after his conversion to Islam. Ibrahim was arrested by Bristol police on suspicion of terrorism, and on 17 July 2009 convicted of preparing terrorist acts.[1]
Early life
Ibrahim was born to a Coptic Egyptian father and an English mother, Vicky.[3] He is the son of an NHS consultant pathologist.[4]
Education
Ibrahim attended four schools: Colston's School and Queen Elizabeth's Hospital in Bristol, Downside School in Somerset, and Bristol Cathedral School. At the time of his arrest he was a student at City of Bristol College.[5][6]
Arrest
Ibrahim was arrested after inquiries prompted by a tip-off from within the city's Muslim community.[7]
After his arrest police evacuated residents[8] in Comb Paddock, Westbury-on-Trym, a Bristol suburb, whilst soldiers from the Royal Logistics Corps[9] carried out controlled explosions at his home/flat.[10] The police also sealed off and searched nearby woodland.[11]
Prosecution
On 30 April 2008 Ibrahim was charged with terrorist offences. They were: 1. possession of an explosive substance 2. intent to commit terrorism and 3. possession of articles for terrorist purposes.[12]
He was accused of possessing the explosive substance hexamethylene triperoxide diamine, also known as HMTD, an organic chemical compound. He was also accused of possessing two home-made vests, ball bearings, air gun pellets, nails and screws, wired circuitry, batteries and electric bulb filaments.[12]
On 30 April 2008 Ibrahim appeared at the City of Westminster Magistrates' Court. After a short hearing he was remanded in custody until 23 May.[13] He was accused of having an explosive substance with intent and also charged with intending to commit a terrorist act by intending to construct and detonate an improvised explosive device.[14]
On 17 July 2009 at Winchester Crown Court Ibrahim was given an indeterminate sentence, with a minimum of ten years in jail.[1]
References and notes
- 1 2 3 "Jail for 'suicide vest' student". BBC News. 17 July 2009. Retrieved 17 July 2009.
- ↑ Salked, Luke (30 April 2008). "Teenager charged with terrorism after three controlled explosions in Bristol two weeks ago.". Daily Mail (Metro Media Group). Retrieved 17 July 2009.
- ↑ The Boarding School Bomber, BBC Three, 21 November 2011
- ↑ Gardham, Duncan (19 April 2008). "NHS consultant's teenage son is terror suspect". The Daily Telegraph (Telegraph Media Group Limited). Retrieved 17 July 2009.
- ↑ Andrew Ibrahim: How a public schoolboy became a terrorist, 18 Jul 2009, Daily Telegraph. Retrieved on 29 July 2009.
- ↑ Bristol student guilty of bomb plot, 17 July 2009, Bristol Evening Post. Retrieved on 29 July 2009.
- ↑ BBC News
- ↑ The Telegraph
- ↑ IHT
- ↑ The Independent
- ↑ BBC News
- 1 2 "Terror-charge student faces court". BBC News. 30 April 2008. Retrieved 17 July 2009.
- ↑ Times Online
- ↑ TeleText
