LONDON – A 32-year-old British neo-Nazi, Callum Parslow, has been sentenced to over 22 years in prison after a failed attempt to murder an asylum seeker and subsequent efforts to promote a far-right manifesto.
In April 2024, Parslow stabbed a man from Eritrea twice in the chest in Worcester, central England, after researching the locations where asylum seekers were housed. Police later discovered weapons and extreme right-wing paraphernalia at Parslow’s residence, including a Nazi flag, Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf, and documents linked to far-right terrorists.
Prosecutors revealed that Parslow had written about “exterminating” asylum seekers in what they described as a terrorist manifesto, citing it as his “duty to England.” He intended to publish his manifesto on social media following the attack.
Despite denying charges of attempted murder, Parslow was convicted after a trial. On January 17, 2025, he received a 22-year-and-eight-month prison sentence.
Judge Ian Dove, who presided over the case, declared the incident a terrorist attack motivated by neo-Nazi ideology. “Your extremist views fueled a warped and violent mindset that led to the glorification of violence against those seeking international protection,” Judge Dove stated. The attack left a lasting psychological impact on the victim.
The sentencing underscores the growing threat of far-right terrorism, with authorities warning against the dangers of racist and xenophobic ideologies.