Hate-filled financial analyst jailed over homemade explosives stash

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A financial analyst who made homemade explosives while harbouring “deep-seated” hatred against people he saw as “enemies” of Islam has been jailed for eight years. This case is a perfect example of how important it is that the people within our communities, the people who know it best, are confident to report anything suspicious into us Detective Chief Superintendent Olly Wright The prosecution alleged Bhatti had the explosives for “a purpose connected with the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism”. Mr Henry said: “He wanted to reduce the world to pure reason, a reason of his own understanding.” Detective Chief Superintendent Olly Wright, head of Counter Terrorism Policing South East, said: “This case is a perfect example of how important it is that the people within our communities, the people who know it best, are confident to report anything suspicious into us. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank anyone who either has or will come forward with information, whether this leads to an investigation on this scale or not, your report will help us to keep our communities safe.” Detective Inspector Alex Maguire, Borough Commander of Reigate and Banstead, said: “This sentence reaffirms our commitment, alongside our partners in Counter Terrorism Policing South East, to root out those with extremist views and bring them to justice.