Neo-Nazi Leader Alex Davies Jailed for Far-Right Terror Plot
Alex Davies, 27, from Swansea, has been locked up for his role in founding the banned neo-Nazi group National Action. The jury at Winchester Crown Court heard how Davies and co-founder Ben Raymond launched the vile “white jihadist” organisation back in 2013.
Stormtrooper Dress-Ups and Hate Rallies
Members dressed like Nazi SS stormtroopers and staged violent flash demonstrations nationwide. In May 2016, Davies was caught shouting through a megaphone, holding a banner that read: “Refugees not welcome: Hitler was correct“.
By December 2016, National Action became the UK government’s first banned far-right group since WWII — but the extremists kept meeting in secret. Davies, once a BNP Youth member, acted as the key recruiter, vetting new members and ensuring strict security by travelling long distances to avoid written communication.
Splinter Group and Long Arm of the Law
Davies later formed a splinter faction called NS 131 in 2017, which was also outlawed shortly after. Following a thorough investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands, Davies was convicted last month for membership of the banned organisation, joining his co-founder Raymond who was convicted last November.
Harsh Sentence and Police Warning
Sentenced at the Old Bailey, Davies faces eight-and-a-half years in prison plus an extra year on licence after release. Detective Superintendent Anthony Tagg praised the police effort, saying:
“Our officers have worked tirelessly to secure convictions of men who posed a significant threat to communities across the country. They were not idle terrorists; they actively planned a race war.”
He revealed National Action recruited from trusted professions like the military and police, amassed weapons, studied explosives, and trained members in boxing, martial arts, and knife fighting.
Detective Superintendent Gareth Rees, head of Extreme Right Wing Terrorism for Counter Terrorism Policing, added:
“Alex Davies’ conviction shows policing’s commitment to rooting out those spreading hate and fear. Since National Action was banned in 2016, many members have faced justice.”
He urged the public to report hate crimes and suspicious activity. Thousands of tips every year help crack down on terrorism, he said. “If you see or hear something suspicious, trust your instincts and act.”
Remember, if it’s an emergency, dial 999 immediately.
