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The Sun
9 hours ago
- The Sun
Inside UK's most notorious jail where Baby P's evil killer is terrified of attack & rapists & murderers play hide & seek
SADISTIC Baby P killer Steven Barker spent his time in notorious Belmarsh prison 'watching children's daytime TV', a new book claims. Loathed more than any other inmate in a nick where terrorists and mass murderers do time, evil Barker was confined to his cell due to being 'at extreme risk of harm', according to a former lag. 13 13 13 The monster, who tortured his 17-month-old stepson Peter Connelly to death, was jailed for 12 years in 2009 over the tot's death in Tottenham, north London, two years earlier. Despite staying holed up in the jail, he was still targeted by other prisoners hellbent on revenge. 'Many inmates would go to his door, shout abuse and squirt urine from a Lynx shower gel bottle under his door,' the ex-prisoner claimed. 'He was detested. Staff at Belmarsh hated him, too.' The revealing new book, called Inside Belmarsh, also features claims that Black Cab Rapist John Worboys and Whitechapel Ripper Derek Brown bragged behind bars about concealing bodies. The hideous pair revelled in being 'hide and seek champions', according to the book about some of the high-security jail 's most notorious cons. There is no evidence that Worboys ever committed murder. It also claims terrorist Abu Hamza al-Masri — known as Captain Hook — was a serial 'whinger' who refused to be searched by women guards and requested special fittings for his cell. And former Conservative Cabinet member Jonathan Aitken, who served time in Belmarsh for perjury in 1999, tells how he helped write messages to lags' girlfriends. Now a prison chaplain, Aitken says one inmate asked him: 'Would you mind telling her that I'm longing to f*** her a different way?' 'Joke about victims' Nicknamed Hellmarsh, the South East London nick has housed the dregs of Britain's criminal fraternity, including killer cop Wayne Couzens, nail bomber David Copeland and child killer Stuart Hazell. Authors Jonathan Levi and Emma French have pieced together the lives of some of the most notorious offenders after speaking to former wardens and lags. The insiders' account of life in Belmarsh tells how Steven Barker — convicted of causing or allowing baby Peter 's death — was forced to lead a hermit-like existence. A former inmate said: 'In his case, it was deemed too much of a risk to allow him out of his cell. He was constantly locked up. He had greasy blond hair; he was very dirty and had poor hygiene and smelt. 'He is well over 6ft tall. A Lurch-type character. He had all his meals brought to his door. He never showered, never went out on exercise. 'He just sat in his cell watching children's daytime TV.' The book also details how serial sex fiend John Worboys and murderer Derek Brown developed a hideous friendship inside the nick. Worboys, 68, was jailed for at least eight years in 2009 for sex offences, including one rape, against 12 women. A decade later, he got a minimum of six years after admitting drugging four more with the intent to sexually assault them — although cops believe he may have had over 100 victims. 13 13 Picking up women late at night, he would claim that he had won money and offer them champagne laced with sedatives. Once incapacitated, he sexually assaulted them. One inmate said of Worboys: 'He would joke about his victims at times. He was very polite and quite pleasant to talk to. But as I got to know him well, I saw another side.' Worboys' prison pal Derek Brown, 61, lured two women from the streets of London 's East End before murdering them in his home. Neither body has ever been found. One ex-con told the authors Worboys had confided in him that he had 'murdered a boy'. The lag alleged: 'The boy he claimed to have murdered was a young boy from up north who travelled to London. 'He was 15, had a young face and glasses. I don't remember the name. 'Worboys said he was a hide and seek champion, too, and referred to the missing boy. Him and his mate in Bournemouth, Dave, did the boy. 'I left it and thought nothing of it, then it came on TV about the missing boy, a cold case. I saw it. "Worboys referred to it again and said that was his case. Brown and Worboys are from the same area and slept with the same prostitutes. They both knew each other. 'Brown never said he was involved, but with Worboys, there is a massive dark side.' Worboys said he was a hide and seek champion, too, and referred to the missing boy. Him and his mate in Bournemouth, Dave, did the boy Lag, on John Worboys An ex-prison officer named Jo remembered Worboys 'clearly', adding: 'I said at the time, 'If I got into his taxi, I would've felt completely safe'. That was the strange part, he had a warm, friendly face. 'On the wing, he was always polite. He'd say, 'Morning, ma'am', and he wasn't a disciplinary problem. He didn't come across as threatening, though of course, we all knew what he'd done.' Hook-handed hate preacher Abu Hamza was held in Belmarsh's High Security Unit. The former imam of Finsbury Park Mosque in North London, he was extradited to the US in 2012, where he is serving life for terror offences. An ex-inmate who was in the Belmarsh unit with Hamza described him as 'overweight, diabetic, high blood pressure, not very healthy', adding: 'Hamza was a serious complaints person. His disability allowed him to request a special fitted cell. 'Read a Bible' 'He had an adapted toilet with holding rails, a new sink with touch taps because of his one hand, his bed was adapted with an extra mattress to ease his back issue. 'He refused to be searched by female staff because of his Muslim faith (it was not allowed for a woman to touch a man), and he would argue with staff at any opportunity.' Met Police officer Wayne Couzens — who murdered marketing executive Sarah Everard in 2021 — tried to keep to the medical wing of the prison to avoid retribution, it is said. Jail worker Nik revealed: ''He barely spoke. 13 13 'He was always in the healthcare wing, under constant observation because he was a high-risk target for other inmates, purely because he was a police officer. Another ex-officer recalled: 'Wayne Couzens was there for the trial. He read a Bible for 18 months.' An officer called Caroline, who carried out Couzens' suicide watch, added: 'He was so quiet, like a mouse, didn't really speak.' Child killer Stuart Hazell — who got at least 38 years for murdering 12-year-old Tia Sharp in New Addington, South London, in 2012 — was held on remand at Belmarsh during his trial. One con whose prison stretch coincided with the killer's said: 'He was broken by the brutal regime at Belmarsh. I have seen offenders plead guilty at the last minute because of the stress. 'One such offender was Hazell. The public were led to believe the evidence against him was so strong, he did the right thing and pleaded guilty. "The facts are — and this was said by him to me — it was simply the aggravation of the journey, the process that made him change his plea to guilty. Belmarsh broke him.' Barry George — wrongfully convicted of the 1999 murder of BBC presenter Jill Dando — was bullied by staff, the book alleges. A former inmate said: 'Staff were very hostile towards him. They all called him 'Mrs Dando', which was, frankly, a little discourteous. 'He complained about the food and the conditions.' The ex-lag revealed Barry's cell was full of law books, adding: 'The public perception of him is that he is a slow, simplistic man with mental health issues, not very articulate and with no academic skills. This is wrong.' WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange caused a stir when he was visited at Belmarsh in 2019 by celeb backer and former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson. Ex-prison officer Nik said it caused 'havoc' among staff, admitting: 'It was bizarre seeing someone like her in that environment.' Of Assange, the former prison worker added: ''He's unhygienic, arrogant and narcissistic. He thought he was above the regime and made life difficult for staff. He refused to conform and thinks of himself like some kind of god.' Another ex-lag called Mike added of Assange: 'He looked like Father Christmas on crack.' Inside Belmarsh: Banged Up in Britain's Toughest Prison, by Jonathan Levi and Emma French, published July 3. 13 13 13
Saba Yemen
01-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Unprecedented massive rallies in capital provinces mark International Al-Quds Day
Sana'a -Saba: The capital Sana'a and all provinces witnessed unprecedented massive marches to commemorate International Quds Day, which coincides this year with the continuation of the Zionist enemy's war of annihilation, siege and starvation against the Palestinians in Gaza, as well as the tenth National Day of Steadfastness anniversary . The Sabeen Square in the capital Sana'a was on a date with a human flood, through which the masses renewed their affirmation of the strength of the Yemeni people's attachment and adherence to the Palestinian cause. The march, which was attended by Arab and international delegations participating in the third international conference "Palestine, the central issue of the nation," emphasized the continued steadfastness of the position in support of the Palestinian people , their valiant resistance, and the confrontation of the American and Zionist aggression. The crowds considered the revival of the International Al-Quds Day as a renewal of the pledge and loyalty to Al-Aqsa, and that the Palestinian cause will remain the first and central cause of the nation until the demise of the temporary Zionist entity. They emphasized that the people of Yemen will remain present with the free people of the nation to support Palestine and its holy sites. A number of Arab and international delegations delivered speeches at the march, expressing pride in the Yemeni people's participation in the commemoration of International Quds Day and emphasizing their support for Yemen and Palestine in the face of US-Zionist arrogance. Millions of people in the Sabeen Square listened to the speech that Abu Hamza, the spokesman of Al-Quds Brigades, addressed to the Yemeni people, which he recorded hours before his martyrdom, in which he pointed out that the slogan of innocence from the enemies has been raised by the free people in the Yemen of wisdom and faith from ancient times until today. It stressed that this resounding cry was nothing but a source of dignity and pride for all free and sincere people and a nightmare for the owners of the Western project, and the idea of establishing the Jewish Zionist entity on the land of Palestine came as a clear extension of unjust colonialism and to prevent any unity in our Arab and Islamic world. Martyr Abu Hamza pointed out that the Zionist project has become clear in targeting the free people of the nation, including the intellectual Fath al-Shakaki, the martyr commander Sayyid Hussein Badr al-Din al-Houthi and Imam Khomeini. He pointed out that a counter front was formed for the Western-Zionist project, which is the axis of resistance extending from Palestine to Lebanon to Yemen, Iran and Iraq. He called for Islamic unity, supporting Palestine and its resistance, strengthening its steadfastness on its land, completely severing relations with the Zionist enemy, and stopping normalization with the enemy, which seizes opportunities to kill us state by state. He called for Islamic unity, supporting Palestine and its resistance, strengthening its steadfastness on its land, severing all relations with the Zionist entity, and stopping the normalization of the enemy, which is destroying us state by state. The martyr Abu Hamra also emphasized that the mass exodus in Sabeen Square was a strong motivation for the Yemeni Armed Forces to continue and continue with determination and persistence. He saluted the revolution leader , saying, "The great and dear leader, Sayyid Abdulmalik Badreddin al-Houthi, whom we in the Palestinian resistance listened carefully to his detailed speech about the battle, its course and repercussions, as if he were present with us in the war front and the heart of the confrontation in Gaza." Al-Hodeida province also witnessed 133 massive rallies to commemorate International Al-Quds Day, and to affirm the Yemeni people's firm stance in support of the Palestinian cause and their rejection of all forms of normalization with the Zionist entity. Al-Hodeida people chanted slogans condemning the crimes of the Zionist occupation against the Palestinian people, emphasizing that Al-Quds will remain the central issue of the nation, and that the Yemeni people will continue to support the resistance in Palestine until the liberation of all occupied territories, no matter how great the sacrifices and challenges. The crowds emphasized that the airstrikes launched by the US enemy on Al-Hodeida and other provinces will not terrorize the people, nor will they deter them from their firm positions, and that targeting civilian facilities reflects the aggressors' bankruptcy and their inability to achieve any victory in the fields of confrontation. Al-Hodeida people renewed their readiness to fight the battle to defend the homeland, continue the approach of jihad in support of Palestine, and implement the choices and decisions of the revolution leader, Sayyid Abdulmalik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, in the face of the forces of aggression and tyranny. The districts of Damat, Al-Hasha, Qutbah and Jin in Al-Dhale' province witnessed massivr marches to emphasize the Yemeni people's firm stance in support of the Palestinian cause. Participants in the rallies chanted slogans condemning the crimes of the Zionist entity against the Palestinians and emphasizing that the Yemeni people will continue to support the resistance in Palestine until the liberation of all occupied territories, regardless of the sacrifices. They pointed out that attempts to legitimize the occupation or impose it as a fait accompli will not succeed in the face of the will of the resistance. They praised the heroic stances of the Yemeni armed forces in supporting Gaza, by directing qualitative strikes to the depth of the occupation entity. The people of Al-Dhale' reaffirmed their full readiness to fight the battle to defend the homeland and continue the path of jihad in support of Palestine and the underdog, and readiness to implement the directives of the revolution leader in the face of the forces of aggression and tyranny. In Al-Bayda province, three massive rallies were held to commemorate International Al-Quds Day and in solidarity with the Palestinian people and their just cause. The participants in Al-Bayda marches emphasized the steadfastness of the Yemeni people in their support for the Palestinian cause until the liberation of the occupied territories from the Zionist occupation. They denounced the Zionist enemy's massacres against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the occupied territories, declaring defiance of the US aggression against Yemen. They also emphasized full readiness to continue the battle of "the promised conquest and holy jihad", confronting the US aggression against Yemen and supporting the Palestinian cause. In Sa'ada province, 35 massive marches took place to commemorate this occasion, which is linked to the eternal capital of Palestine, Al-Quds. The people of Sa'ada considered Israel a cancerous gland that must be removed, and that America is the Great Satan and cannot dissuade the Yemeni people or affect their stance in support of the Palestinian people, no matter how much they continue their criminality and bombardment of Yemen and its resources. Taiz people province gathered in 33 squares to mark International Quds Day, out of religious responsibility and the importance of this occasion in reminding Islamic peoples of their responsibilities towards the Palestinian cause. They pointed out that the commemoration of International Quds Day this year coincides with the return of the criminal escalation on Gaza and its deadly siege by the Zionist enemy with the participation of the tyrant of the age "America" in full view of the world. They considered today's popular outing on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan to emphasize the continuation of the firm and principled position of faith in support of the Palestinian people. Hajjah province also witnessed massive rallies to commemorate International Al-Quds Day and support the Palestinian people, in line with Yemen's firm stance in supporting Al-Aqsa and the nation's central cause, Palestine. Participants in Hajjah marches emphasized that moving in the jihadist march is a religious responsibility and represents the only way to thwart the Zionist expansionist plans in the region. They pointed out that the Israeli enemy is coming to an end, no matter how criminal and tyrannical it is and no matter how much American and Western support it receives. Sana'a province witnessed massive marches and massive rallies in 22 squares, affirming Yemen's firm position in support of the Palestinian cause and its rejection of all forms of normalization with the Zionist entity. Participants in the rallies chanted slogans condemning the genocidal massacres committed by the Zionist occupation against the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as the shameful silence of the nation's regimes and peoples and their inaction in the face of the arrogance and tyranny of the global hegemonic and arrogant powers led by America and Israel, and their arrogance and arrogance in Palestine and Yemen. The people of Sana'a province affirmed that the Palestinian cause will remain the first and central issue of the nation, which requires all members of the nation to defend it as a religious, moral and humanitarian duty and responsibility. They declared their readiness to fight the battle to defend the homeland and continue the jihad in support of Palestine. In the same context, Marib province witnessed eight massive rallies on International Quds Day, under the slogan "Quds on the Covenant", in which participants emphasized that this occasion will remain an important station to remind all Islamic peoples of their duty towards the Palestinian cause. The people of Marib reiterated their steadfastness on the principled position of faith in support of the oppressed Palestinian people and adherence to Islamic sanctuaries. They pointed out that this position cannot be compromised or retracted, whatever the consequences. They pointed out that the Yemeni people, who withstood the worst US, Saudi and Emirati aggression for ten years, are today fully prepared to continue steadfastness and jihad against the forces of arrogance and hegemony. Amran province witnessed 65 massive marches to commemorate the International Quds Day, and to affirm the Yemeni people's firm stance in support of the Palestinian cause and their rejection of all forms of normalization with the Zionist entity. Participants in Amran marches chanted phrases condemning the crimes of the Zionist occupation against the Palestinian people. They emphasized that Al-Quds will remain in the heart of every free Arab, and that the Yemeni people will continue to support the Palestinian resistance until the liberation of all occupied territories. They considered International Al-Quds Day a station to renew the pledge to stand with Palestine, an affirmation of the unity of the nation in the face of occupation and oppression, and a clear message that the free people will not retreat from supporting the resistance until Al-Quds and every inch of the occupied Palestinian territories are liberated. In Lahj province, where Al-Qubaita district witnessed a massive march on International Quds Day and continued to support the Palestinian people and confront the US aggression against the homeland. They emphasized that Al-Quds Day is a station to renew the pledge to continue supporting and supporting the Palestinian people. In Dhamar province, 38 massive rallies took place under the title "On the Covenant, Quds", in which participants chanted slogans in support of the Palestinian people, rejecting the liquidation of the Palestinian cause and condemning Zionist crimes. They affirmed that the descendants of Al-Ansar will continue to support all the causes of the nation, especially the Palestinian cause, as the first and central cause that cannot be compromised , regardless of the dangers, challenges and sacrifices. They declared their absolute authorization to the revolution leader , Sayyid Abdul Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, to take the appropriate escalation options against the Zionist and American enemy. On the same level, Al-Mahwit province witnessed 11 massive rallies to commemorate International Quds Day and to emphasize the Yemeni people's firm stance in support of the Palestinian cause. Participants in the marches denounced the international silence over the brutal crimes committed by the Zionist enemy in Palestine. They called on the international community and human rights organizations to take urgent action to stop the Zionist aggression and its horrific massacres against the people of Gaza. They emphasized their firm and principled position in support of the Palestinian people and resistance and readiness for all the options taken by the revolutionary leadership within the framework of the promised battle of conquest and holy jihad. In Raymah province, 21 massive rallies took place, in which participants emphasized that the Yemeni people are present with the free people of the nation to fight any battle against the Zionist enemy in victory of the grievances of the Palestinian people and against the American hegemony and its aggressive policies towards the peoples of the nation. They emphasized that the escalation of the American enemy and its persistence in its tyranny against Yemen will only make Yemenis stronger and more determined and insist on their firm stance in supporting Palestine and confronting the American orthodoxy. They considered this occasion an important station to renew the pledge and loyalty to Al-Quds Al-Sharif and that the Yemeni people continue to support the Palestinian people and their valiant resistance until the liberation of all occupied territories and Islamic holy sites. The people of Raymah declared full readiness and general mobilization to confront any aggressive escalation against Yemen. They renewed their pledge to the revolution leader , Sayyid Abdul Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, to remain steadfast on the position. In Ibb province, which witnessed massive rallies in 102 squares to commemorate International Quds Day as an occasion for all the people of the nation and a station to strengthen the link to the central cause of the nation, regardless of the conspirators of the normalization and prostitution regimes. Participants in the rallies condemned the US aggression against Yemen, considering it a violation of international law and part of America's criminal policies in support of the usurping entity. They praised the position of the revolutionary leadership, the armed forces and all the free Yemeni people in supporting their brothers in Palestine. The people of Ibb province reaffirmed that they will continue to support the Palestinian people and their valiant resistance until the defeat of the Zionist entity and the liberation of Al-Aqsa Al-Sharif and the occupied territories from the Zionist Jews. For their part, the people of Al-Jawf province took part in massive marches to commemorate International Al-Quds Day and emphasize their steadfast support for the Palestinian people regardless of the challenges. Participants in Al-Jawf rallies declared defiance to the American and Zionist enemies. They affirmed the continuation of the line of jihad against the enemies of the nation and support for Gaza, pointing out that the American aggression cannot dissuade the Yemeni people from their support for the Palestinian people. A statement issued by the million rallies in the capital Sana'a and the provinces reads as follows: Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and peace and blessings be upon our master Muhammad , his good , pure family, and may Allah have mercy on his companions. God Almighty said: "When the promise of the Last Judgment comes, let them wash their faces and enter the mosque as they entered it the first time, and let them consider what they have done. International Al-Quds Day, which was founded and revived by Imam Khomeini, out of religious responsibility to be a day of vigilance for all Islamic peoples towards the Palestinian cause so that it remains alive in the hearts of Muslims, coincides this year with the return of the criminal escalation on Gaza and the deadly siege on it by the criminal Zionist enemy with the participation of the tyrant of the age, America, in full view of the world, in the shameless and unprecedented Arab and Islamic negligence, and the continued Israeli aggression on Lebanon , Syria in an active and clear effort to implement the Zionist project called "Greater Israel" throughout the region. In response to God Almighty, jihad for His sake and seeking His pleasure in this holy month, we came out today in massive million marches to commemorate the International Quds Day, and in continuation of our firm , principled position of faith in loyalty , support for the oppressed Palestinian Muslim people, and coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the National Day of Steadfastness ...We emphasize the following: First: The Yemeni people's revival of International Al-Quds Day even in the most difficult circumstances during the long years of aggression against them without stopping or retreating is evidence of the sincerity of their faith affiliation, their real attachment to the holy places and their high readiness to sacrifice in the way of God to liberate them, which they translated in word and deed in their holy battle to defend Gaza and its people and Al-Quds, and is still in the heart of the battle providing witness to the greatness and strength of Islam in Allah's enemies' face , the enemies of His Messenger, the enemies of His holy places and the enemies of the nation of Islam represented by the imams of infidelity America and Israel, and shows the world how Islam is dear, does not accept submission or retreat, and God promises to his servants who are steadfast. Secondly: We reaffirm our steadfastness on our faithful and principled position that does not accept compromise or retreat, which is adherence to the Holy Book of Allah, adherence to His directives, loyalty to His loyalists, enmity to His enemies, continuing the line of jihad in His way, and standing with the weak among His servants, including our continued stand against the Zionist enemy and the American enemy in the face of their aggression on Gaza and our country Yemen, relying on Allah and trusting in His victory, without retreat or failure until He grants His victory to us, and He is the one who has the power to do so and is able to do so. Third and last: On the tenth anniversary of the National Day of Steadfastness, we express our thanks and praise to the Almighty God, who proved us, approved us and helped us to withstand the US-Saudi-Emirati alliance of aggression, which committed the most heinous crimes against our great Yemeni people, including killing, blockade, looting of wealth and destruction of infrastructure, and despite all this, we came out with our heads held high, and one of the fruits of our steadfastness was this honorable position We emphasize that just as we previously withstood the most heinous US, Saudi and Emirati aggression for years because of our refusal to submit to America, Israel , their hypocritical tools in the region , our adherence to our principles and values, we are fully prepared, God willing, to continue our steadfastness and jihad against the imams of disbelief and against the owners of hypocrisy, and to manufacture victories with God's success, help and support. We ask God Almighty for victory and joy for the oppressed Muslim Palestinian people and their dear mujahideen, mercy for the martyrs, healing for the wounded, salvation for the prisoners, victory and support for the mujahideen. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
LBCI
18-03-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Israeli army targets Islamic Jihad spokesperson Abu Hamza in Gaza
The Israeli army targeted Abu Hamza, the spokesman for the Islamic Jihad movement in Gaza, as part of Israel's intensified strikes on the enclave.
Saba Yemen
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Islamic Jihad Movement Announces Martyrdom of "Abu Hamza," Spokesman for Al-Quds Brigades
Gaza - Saba: The Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine announced the martyrdom of "Abu Hamza," the spokesman for the Al-Quds Brigades, its military wing. In a statement, Islamic Jihad added that Abu Hamza was martyred along with his family and his brother's entire family as a result of an Israeli airstrike this morning. The Al-Nasser Salah al-Din Brigades also mourned Muhammad Mahmoud al-Batran, commander of the artillery unit and member of the military council of the Central Brigade, confirming his martyrdom in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Nahar Net
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Islamic Jihad official says group's spokesman killed in Israel's Gaza strikes
by Naharnet Newsdesk 18 March 2025, 16:30 A spokesman for the Palestinian Islamic Jihad militant group was killed in a wave of overnight Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip, a senior leader of the group told AFP. "Naji Abu Saif, the spokesperson for Al-Quds Brigades, known as Abu Hamza, and his wife, Shaima Abu Saif, were martyred in an Israeli airstrike," the official said, referring to the spokesman's nom de guerre.
