Alina Burns, a 19-year-old neo-Nazi-obsessed teenager, has been jailed for more than 15 years after attempting to kill Mohammed Mahmoodi, a 27-year-old Kurdish barber. The attack occurred outside Mahmoodi's shop in Bedminster, Bristol, on August 2, 2025.
Key Takeaways
Alina Burns, a 19-year-old neo-Nazi-obsessed teenager, was jailed for more than 15 years after attempting to kill a Kurdish barber with an axe. The attack in Bedminster, Bristol, was motivated by extremist beliefs and far-right group affiliations. Burns had communicated her violent intentions online and searched for information on weapons and Nazi propaganda.
Burns approached Mahmoodi from behind and swung an axe at his neck. According to The Guardian, Burns had been motivated by neo-Nazi extremism and had been in contact with far-right groups. She had previously communicated her violent intentions on a dating app, expressing a desire to 'kill all Jews and Muslims' and sharing plans for a civil war.
During the trial at Bristol Crown Court, prosecutors presented evidence of Burns' extremist activities, including online searches for information about jihad, Nazi Germany, and weapons. According to The Guardian, Burns had admitted to attempted murder and three charges of possessing bladed weapons but denied engaging in conduct in preparation for terrorist acts.
Despite her denials, Judge Mrs Justice Lambert accepted the prosecution's argument that there was a terrorist motivation behind the attack. Burns was sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison with an additional four-year license period. The judge described Burns as a 'dangerous offender' deeply entrenched in her extremist beliefs.
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