The Metropolitan Police have launched a serious investigation following the delivery of vicious death threats by a far-right extremist group to prominent Black and trans women.
Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, a well-known Black activist, academic, and lawyer, along with trans activist and TV presenter India Willoughby, were targeted with horrific letters from the neo-Nazi group National Action on Monday, 20 February.
The threatening letters graphically described how the fascist group planned to kill Mos-Shogbamimu and Willoughby because of their race and gender. The letters included personal details, such as the activist’s husband’s name and address.
One letter referred to Shola as a “constant troublemaker and liar” who “makes a shabby living slandering ethnic white Europeans.” It stated, “We have placed you on our kill list and intend to kill you, your children, and your husband. Now it’s time to pay the price.”
The letter also warned, “We suggest you leave the UK immediately. Your details have been shared online with violent nationalist activists and blackshirts. Your execution is coming, Adeshola.” The message contained vile, racist slurs, branding her a “dreg of multicultural society.”
National Action was founded in 2013 but was banned as a terrorist organisation in 2016 due to its “virulently racist, anti-Semitic, and homophobic” ideology. Despite the ban, members face up to ten years in prison, yet the group continues to operate secret cells across the UK.
India Willoughby revealed she received a similar chilling letter. Her accountant was the first to receive a hand-delivered note outlining a graphic murder threat simply because she is transgender.
“The letter looked like it was straight out of a horror movie,” Willoughby said. “If anything happens to me, I will hold British press, government, right-wing media, and the Gender Critical movement responsible.”
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed: “We are aware of letters sent to two victims containing vile racist and transphobic language and threats.” The investigation is being led by the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.
“Officers have contacted the victims and offered full support. No arrests have been made yet, and enquiries continue,” the spokesperson added.
Anyone who has received similar letters or has information is urged to call 0800 789 321 to assist police in tracking down those responsible.
Originally published by UKNIP.
