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Afghan migrant found guilty of threatening to kill Nigel Farage in TikTok post

A screengrab taken from a video issued by the CPS of Fayaz Khan allegedly making threats to Nigel Farage (CPS/PA) — A screengrab taken from a video issued by the CPS of Fayaz Khan allegedly making threats to Nigel Farage (CPS/PA) (PA Media)

An Afghan migrant, Fayaz Khan, has been found guilty of making threats to kill Nigel Farage on TikTok.
Khan, 26, shared a video last October where he made gun gestures, said "pop, pop, pop", and referenced marrying Mr Farage's sister.
During his trial at Southwark Crown Court, the Reform UK leader described the post as "pretty chilling" and expressed genuine worry.
Khan, who had a significant online presence, filmed his journey to the UK via small boats after living in Stockholm since 2019.
In police interviews, Khan claimed he was high on cannabis when he made the video and stated he came to the UK for a new life, not to kill Mr Farage.

Migrant guilty of threatening to kill Nigel Farage in TikTok video — In full