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Daily Mirror
27 minutes ago
- Daily Mirror
Brit's ISIS TikTok post sparked 'ring of steel' around Champions League football stadiums
A man from Cleethorpes caused an international security alert as he posted about 'easy' football stadium targets and suggesting Champions League games would get 'huge rewards' A man from Cleethorpes has been given a 15 year extended sentence after his TikTok posts sparked fears ISIS had been planning attacks on football stadiums. Mohammed Mahfuz Ahmed prompted a massive international security alert after he suggested stadiums hosting Champions League games were an 'easy target' and the results would be 'huge''. The 26-year-old's threats prompted an 'extraordinary' security response from the Spanish interior ministry for the match in April between Real Madrid and Manchester City. They drafted in more than 3,500 police officers, with four separate rings of security, and snipers posted on the roofs of buildings overlooking the stadium. Ahmed, 26, from North Lincolnshire, was running multiple TikTok accounts, including one in the name Knight_of_Martyrdom urging people to hit the 'easy' targets. He was sharing pro-ISIS propaganda making calls to behead and shoot dead disbelievers. On April 4th last year he posted an image of fans at a football ground with targets on their heads which read: "To the stadiums, launch o muwahhid (faithful) to your new target." It added: "The bleachers (open air stands) and games in stadiums are filled with large numbers of crusaders. The targets are easy to reach, the results are huge, Allah willing and the reward is many times over. This will kill them, bloody their days, ruin their lives and make grief their punishment. The Prophet said 'a kaffir (non-believer) and his killer will never be brought together in hell.'" Ahmed posted a comment with the image which read: "Answer the call" . The image was posted days after an attack at a concert at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow by four men claiming allegiance to Islamic State, who opened fire killing at least 145 people including six children. Another image was posted four days later, on April 8th, by a media channel linked to ISIS in the same black and red colours, featuring a gunman in a balaclava with the message: 'Kill them all." It pictured the Emirates Stadium in London, Parc de Prince in Paris, and Santiago Bernabéu and Metropolitano Arena stadiums in Madrid which were due to host UEFA Champions League football matches the next day. Ahmed was arrested on April 18th at his home address and police seized an iPhone, a Samsung laptop and two USB memory sticks. On his phone was an image of the Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid with a red target circle at the entrance to the stadium where people are entering. The threats made headline news across the world and Katherine Robinson, prosecuting, told Sheffield crown court: "We say that this is a statement of direct encouragement to commit acts of terrorism. "The defendant had an extensive following on TikTok. He also used hashtags which accompany each of his posts. This enables the user to significantly widen the reach of their posts." Ahmed was using the TOR browser to access the dark web which disguised the source of the terrorist material he distributed, the prosecutor said. Ahmed was found guilty of three counts of disseminating terrorist material and one count of encouraging terrorism. The judge, Jeremy Richardson KC, said Ahmed had "utterly revolting scenes of cruelty and savagery relating to a variety of terrorist outrages" on his computer. "By far the most serious of the charges relates to the UEFA football tournament, when you were directly encouraging individuals to indulge in terrorist activity, relating to that major public international event," he added. "You were seeking to recruit others with equally perverted views as yourself to indulge in acts of terrorism as individuals have done in the past elsewhere in the world." Sentencing him to 10 years in jail with five years on extended licence, the judge added: "I have a duty to protect the public. I sincerely hope that this sentence serves as a deterrent to others." The police said a raid on his home revealed a 'deep-seated extremist mindset' and an 'avid determination to share terrorist material online.' Detective Chief Superintendent James Dunkerley the head of Counter-Terrorism Policing North East said: 'Ahmed was persistent and determined in his efforts to reach as many people as possible with his posts, which often included graphic content and glorified acts of terrorism. 'He went to considerable lengths to seek out and share material that could not easily be found on mainstream online platforms, using hashtags to appeal to a wider audience and encourage more followers. "The potential impact of his actions should not be underestimated…Sharing extremist material online is not a victimless crime and may inspire others to act.." Over a five-month period Ahmed gathered more than 1,300 followers and received in excess of 14,000 likes in response to his content. Each time TikTok closed his accounts, Ahmed set up a new one with a slightly varied username, re-posting the same pro-ISIS content and adding new posts. In messages dating back to October 2023, Ahmed shared graphic violent pro-ISIS videos with his wife. In one exchange he told her: "A martyr can take 70 people to heaven with him. The blood of a martyr is more pure than water or anything." Then he added: "Babe, I'm surprised how MI5 haven't come to my house yet. I've heard people getting raided and going to prison for spreading so called Islamic propaganda. I mean it's happened to loads of people. "They take away your passport and everything sometimes, depending on what it is. The only thing that would get me into trouble is with the police for dissemination of so-called terrorist publications." Omran Belhadi, defending, said Ahmed came from a very small Bangladeshi community in Cleethorpes where his opportunity to mix with other Muslims was limited. His middle brother suffered from non-verbal autism and his mother had had a stroke which left her unable to feed and clothe herself, putting "pressure points" on the family, he added.
Glasgow Times
31 minutes ago
- Glasgow Times
Rickshaw & Co restaurant in Glasgow's West End robbed
Award-winning restaurant, Rickshaw and Co, was targeted in a robbery at around 4am on Monday, July 14, at their Partick premises. The incident comes just weeks after the West End restaurant celebrated its third anniversary, marking a significant milestone for the local favourite. (Image: Supplied) READ MORE: Scots fans fume at noughties icons after adding only one Scottish show Staff revealed that CCTV footage shows a lone individual smashing the front glass of the premises before entering and stealing money from the till and staff tips. The total estimated loss, including damage to the premises, is thought to be around £3500. (Image: Supplied) Co-owner Tushar Ahmed said the break-in had left the whole team heartbroken. He said: "It's heartbreaking. We work hard, our team works hard, and for someone to violate the place like this is deeply upsetting. "The stolen tips were meant for our staff — that's the worst part. We're grateful no one was hurt, but the damage and the loss hit hard." (Image: Supplied) READ MORE: Glasgow teacher told 'younger people have lumpy boobs' had aggressive cancer Despite the setback, the team at Rickshaw and Co say they have been buoyed by the outpouring of support from the local community. Ahmed added: "The messages we've had from customers and neighbours have meant a lot. "It reminds us why we do this — it's not just about food, it's about the people who come through the door every day." (Image: Supplied) Police Scotland has confirmed that enquiries are ongoing into the break-in. READ MORE: Glasgow soft play centre hits the market in 'rare opportunity' A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Officers are investigating a housebreaking and theft from a business premises on Partick Bridge Street in Glasgow which happened in the early hours of Monday, July 14, 2025. 'Enquiries remain ongoing.' Rickshaw & Co has built a strong reputation in Glasgow's food scene, known for bringing vibrant, authentic flavours to the West End with a modern twist. The restaurant describes its offering as: 'We bring the vibrant, authentic flavours of roadside stalls to your table with a modern twist. "From our eclectic cocktails to our tiffin lunches, we offer a culinary journey unlike any other.'
Scottish Sun
4 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Bosses heartbroken after popular Glasgow restaurant targeted in 4am raid leaving them £3.5k out of pocket
Gutted regulars have reached out with messages of support 'DEEPLY UPSETTING' Bosses heartbroken after popular Glasgow restaurant targeted in 4am raid leaving them £3.5k out of pocket Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BOSSES of a popular Glasgow restaurant have been left heartbroken after they were left out of pocket following a break-in. Award-winning Rickshaw & Co, on Partick Bridge Street, was targeted in a 4am raid on Monday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Partick-based Rickshaw & Co was targeted in a 4am raid on Monday Credit: Violet Media 3 CCTV footage shows a lone individual smashing the glass Credit: Violet Media 3 The total loss, including damage, is estimated at £3,500 Credit: Violet Media The incident came just weeks after the Indian and Bangladeshi street food joint celebrated its third birthday. CCTV footage shows a lone individual smashing the glass before entering the premises and stealing cash from the till and staff tips. The total loss — including damage — is estimated at £3,500. Co-owner Tushar Ahmed said: "It's heartbreaking. We work hard, our team works hard, and for someone to violate the place like this is deeply upsetting. "The stolen tips were meant for our staff — that's the worst part. "We're grateful no one was hurt, but the damage and the loss hit hard." Many regulars have already reached out with messages of support, and the team says the response from locals has helped lift morale. Ahmed added: "The messages we've had from customers and neighbours have meant a lot. "It reminds us why we do this — it's not just about food, it's about the people who come through the door every day." Cops are reviewing CCTV footage and are appealing to anyone with information to contact them. Horror moment drunk diner smashes his SUV through a wall into restaurant & ploughs into diners after huge brawl A description of the restaurant reads: "We bring the vibrant, authentic flavours of roadside stalls to your table with a modern twist. "From our eclectic cocktails to our tiffin lunches, we offer a culinary journey unlike any other."
Business Insider
10 hours ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Citi Remains a Buy on Zip Co Ltd. (ZIP)
Citi analyst Siraj Ahmed maintained a Buy rating on Zip Co Ltd. today and set a price target of A$3.10. The company's shares closed today at A$2.83. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Make smarter investment decisions with TipRanks' Smart Investor Picks, delivered to your inbox every week. Ahmed covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as Wisetech Global, Xero Limited, and Nextdc Limited. According to TipRanks, Ahmed has an average return of 10.9% and a 55.90% success rate on recommended stocks. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Zip Co Ltd. with a A$3.15 average price target, an 11.31% upside from current levels. In a report released on June 27, Goldman Sachs also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a A$3.40 price target. The company has a one-year high of A$3.56 and a one-year low of A$1.09. Currently, Zip Co Ltd. has an average volume of 19.9M. Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 12 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is positive on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders buying their shares of ZIP in relation to earlier this year.
Express Tribune
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Late payment is an industry standard: Ahmad Ali Butt
After veteran actor Mohammed Ahmed and director Mehreen Jabbar, Ahmad Ali Butt is the latest celebrity to slam Pakistani industry's recurring issue with late payments. "Late payment is an industry standard," said Butt in an Instagram Story on Monday. "Production houses, television channels and corporate sponsors all have a 60 to 90-day payment clause, and that too is hardly ever met on time." He added, "There are a few rare people who will pay you on time, otherwise everyone will make sure that you have to beg for your money, and that too in installments." On a lighter note, the actor quipped, "Work for YouTube. Be your own boss." While the entertainment industry's exploitative practices have been criticised repeatedly, the recent spotlight comes after Jabbar flagged the issue in an interview. While appearing on the podcast, Gup Shup with Sheeba, the Dobara Phir Se director said, "In the US, even with all their issues, there's a fixed schedule for payments. People know when they'll get paid. Here, you have to chase payments like beggars." She maintained that this is something that affects everyone in the industry, "Ask anyone and they'll have stories. This is across every channel and production house." Following Jabbar's statement, Ahmed took to Instagram to share his experience. In a video message, he said, "Except one production house or two, I haven't seen people being paid on time. Payments delayed by three to four months are commonplace. That too, after begging for what is yours They will still behave like they've done you a huge favour." Shining a harsh light on the very real need for timely payments in an increasingly difficult financial climate rife with bills and inflation, Ahmed took issue with the ideal notion that an artist's work is above money. "Money is everyone's biggest need," stressed the actor as though pointing out the obvious. "Especially for those people who have no form of income other than showbiz. A production house will make you do a 15 – to 20-hour shoot, but when it comes to giving you a cheque, they either refuse to pick the phone or give you a ridiculous reason for not doing so." For Ahmed, there is only one silver lining in this dire state of affairs: the fact that he is no longer alone in calling out production houses. "Thank you, Mehreen, for saying what you did," he said, a note of warmth entering his voice. "I'm glad that people have started speaking up."
