Neo-Nazi Leader Alex Davies Jailed for National Action Terror Role
Alex Davies, 27, from Swansea, has been locked up for eight-and-a-half years at the Old Bailey after being convicted of membership in the banned neo-Nazi group National Action. The far-right extremist co-founded the “white jihadist” gang back in 2013 alongside Ben Raymond, aiming to spark a National Socialist youth movement across the UK.
From Nazi Stormtrooper Lookalikes to Secret Terror Cells
The group dressed as Nazi SS stormtroopers and staged violent, flash demonstrations nationwide. In May 2016, Davies was filmed yelling through a megaphone in front of a banner declaring, “Refugees not welcome: Hitler was correct.” By December of that year, National Action became the UK government’s first far-right outfit banned since WWII. But Davies and his cronies carried on in the shadows, using encrypted messages to stay under the radar.
High-Level Recruitment and Splintering
Davies, once part of BNP Youth, was the group’s key recruiter. He personally vetted new members and avoided written communication, travelling hundreds of miles to meet recruits face-to-face. In 2017, he launched a splinter gang, NS 131, which was also banned soon after.
Counter-Terror Police Praise Tough Sentencing
“Our officers have worked tirelessly to secure convictions of men who posed a significant threat to communities across the country,” said Detective Superintendent Anthony Tagg of West Midlands Counter Terrorism Policing.
“They were not idle terrorists; they actively planned a race war. They recruited from trusted institutions like the military and the police. They hoarded weapons, researched explosives, and trained members in boxing, martial arts, and knife fighting.”
“Extremists like these aim to sow fear and division, but we are committed to shutting them down. We’ve also seen a spike in Prevent programme referrals thanks to our investigations.”
Detective Superintendent Gareth Rees, national lead for Extreme Right Wing Terrorism, added, “Alex Davies’ conviction shows policing’s determination to bring hate-fuelled criminals to justice. These sentences send a clear warning to anyone tempted by this dangerous ideology.”
Authorities urge the public to report suspicious activities. You can stay anonymous and help stop terror plots before they happen. In an emergency, always dial 999.
