Teen who plotted to behead British soldier jailed for 22 years
A teenager who plotted to behead a British soldier has been jailed for 22 years at the Old Bailey.
Brusthom Ziamani, 19, was apparently inspired by the murder of Fusilier Lee Rigby.
'Lone wolf' to serve at least two thirds of 22-year term
Brusthom Ziamani will serve at least two-thirds of his 22-year sentence before being eligible for parole, sentencing judge Timothy Pontius said.
The 19-year-old was found guilty of preparing an act of terrorism on or around August 20 last year during a trial at the Old Bailey.
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