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John, Andrew McIntyre helped spark some of the worst far-right violence in recent UK history. Today, thanks to our investigation, he’s behind bars. A little-known 39-year-old neo-Nazi, McIntyre had brief ties to Patriotic Alternative and was once a vocal supporter of Nigel Farage. After the Southport murders, he exploited grief and fear to incite racist violence, using Telegram to run the notorious Southport Wake Up channel. He encouraged mobs to attack mosques. These groups went on to violently clash with police, and torch a library. Over 50 officers were injured, and communities across the UK were left terrified. But McIntyre didn’t stop there. Next, he circulated a “hit list” of 39 targets nationwide, prompting school closures, early business shutdowns, and panic in towns. Yet, despite using 160+ anonymous accounts to evade detection, he couldn’t hide forever. Our team tracked him down by analysing his posts, language quirks, and photos, piecing together enough evidence to secure his arrest on 09 August 2024. Today, he was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. This shocking case shows how quickly online hate can spiral into real-world violence, and why monitoring these murky online spaces is critical to keeping our communities safe. McIntyre’s sentencing sends a clear message: those who incite hate and violence will be held accountable. John, read the full investigation today and learn exactly how we brought McIntyre to justice.
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