Sentence
Alfie Douglas Coleman
Alfie Douglas Coleman (aged 22) was sentenced at Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on 8 July 2026 to 13 Years 6 Months for Possessing/Collecting a record of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court…
- Court
- Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)
- Sentenced
- 8 July 2026
- Sentence
- 13 Years 6 Months, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 18 years 6 Months
- Judge
- Judge Richard Marks KC (The Common Serjeant of London)
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Possessing/Collecting a record of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism | Custodial immediate |
| Engaging in conduct in preparation for acts of terrorism | Custodial immediate |
| Attempting to possess a prohibited weapon / firearm / ammunition | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty (retrial) of preparing terrorist acts. He pleaded guilty to attempting to possess a firearm (Makarov pistol), attempting to possess ammunition (200 rounds) and possessing a record of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism in Stratford, east London, on 23 September 2023.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Good Character / No (relevant) previous convictions; Age / Youth and immaturity of the offender; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Asperger Syndrome (AS)