EX-SOLDIER FROM NORWICH JAILED FOR TERROR OFFENCES AND INDECENT IMAGES
A 26-year-old ex-soldier from Norwich has been sentenced to four years in prison for a range of serious offences including collecting terrorism documents, Nazi memorabilia, and indecent images of children.The offender, Serj Forster, was arrested at his home in Norwich in May of the previous year.
Police reports revealed that they seized various items such as instructions on bomb making and manuals including the Advanced Anarchist Arsenal and US Army Improvised Munitions Handbook.
Forster was convicted of collecting these terrorist publications and was also found with hundreds of indecent images, including 262 categorized as Category A—indicating the most serious type.
During the trial, he pleaded guilty to possessing a handbook with instructions for making a sheet-metal gun at home, but was cleared of a further charge.
The court heard that Forster was influenced by far-right extremist views, having joined the banned terror organization National Action at the age of 13 and displaying fascist sympathies.
The sentencing also referenced a photo of him doing a Nazi salute in London.
Police found additional items in his home, like Nazi memorabilia, National Front stickers, knives, and imitation guns.
His history includes being referred to Prevent as a schoolboy for neo-Nazi views.
Prior to his conviction, Forster began basic Army training in 2017 but was discharged after his extreme right-wing comments surfaced on social media.
Prosecutors described him as 'obsessed' with right-wing culture and involved with the English Defence League.
He will serve an additional year on license following his release and will be under a ten-year sexual harm prevention order.
