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Andrew Ibrahim

b. 1989

British terrorist

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About Andrew Ibrahim

Born 1989. Andrew Ibrahim is a British.

Education Ibrahim attended four schools: Colston's School and Queen Elizabeth's Hospital in Bristol, Downside School in Somerset, and Bristol Cathedral School. At the time of his arrest he was a student at City of Bristol College.

Arrest Ibrahim was arrested after inquiries prompted by a tip-off from within the city's Muslim community.

After his arrest police evacuated residents in Comb Paddock, Westbury-on-Trym, a Bristol suburb, whilst soldiers from the Royal Logistic Corps carried out controlled explosions at his home/flat. The police also sealed off and searched nearby woodland.

Prosecution On 30 April 2008 Ibrahim was charged with terrorist offences. They were: 1. possession of an explosive substance 2. intent to commit terrorism and 3. possession of articles for terrorist purposes.

He was accused of possessing the explosive substance hexamethylene triperoxide diamine, also known as HMTD, an organic chemical compound. He was also accused of possessing two home-made vests, ball bearings, air gun pellets, nails and screws, wired circuitry, batteries and electric bulb filaments. He was accused of having an explosive substance with intent and also charged with intending to commit a terrorist act by intending to construct and detonate an improvised explosive device.

On 17 July 2009 at Winchester Crown Court Ibrahim was given an indeterminate sentence, with a minimum of ten years in jail.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Collegiate School, Downside School, Bristol Cathedral Choir School
Also known as
Andrew Philip Michael Ibrahim

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Andrew Ibrahim's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Andrew Ibrahim?

British terrorist

When was Andrew Ibrahim born?

Andrew Ibrahim was born on 25 January 1989 in Bristol.

What nationality is Andrew Ibrahim?

Andrew Ibrahim is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andrew Ibrahim

· Wikidata: Q4757388

· DBpedia: Andrew Ibrahim

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