UK’s ‘most dangerous extremist group’ regenerating after terrorist prisoners released

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A report by counterextremist group Hope Not Hate said al-Muhajiroun was “stirring back into life” after two years of relative silence while key members were in prison. “While a mere shadow of its former self, al-Muhajiroun still has the potential to cause havoc.” The group’s annual State of Hate report said supporters have recently been seen at street preaching stalls in east London, made appearances at Speakers Corner in Hyde Park and started new social media accounts. “Alongside our partners in policing, government and the security services, we will work determinedly to prevent them from regrouping, or having any opportunity to disseminate their beliefs of intolerance, hatred and violence to the public.” Mr Lowles called al-Muhajiroun “Britain’s most prolific and dangerous extremist group” and warned that while Choudary and co-defendant Mizanur Rahman are under tight licence conditions, their release could inspire other fanatics. Anjem Choudary: Radical preacher found guilty of inviting support for Isis “Rather than turning the most dedicated activists away from al-Muhajiroun, arrest, incarceration and administrative controls often strengthens their commitment to the cause.” Dr Kenney, author of The Islamic State in Britain, predicted some recently released extremists will restart their activities when licence conditions expire.