Jack Robinson

Jack Robinson, a 20-year-old resident of Hawthorne Crescent, Portsmouth, was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison at Winchester Crown Court on 14 October 2024 for a series of serious offences involving terrorism, weapons manufacturing, and child sexual abuse material.

The court heard that Robinson had been expressing extreme antisemitic views online since the age of 17, using usernames such as 'Kill all Jews' on the Discord platform. He frequently referenced Adolf Hitler and Mein Kampf, and had searched for far-right extremist content more than 3,000 times. Police raids on his home uncovered a significant haul of Nazi memorabilia, including military-style vests, knives, stab vests, and manuals detailing how to construct bombs and explosives. Additionally, Robinson had written a personal note outlining his white supremacist ideology and antisemitic conspiracy theories, while downloading 'execution' videos depicting young men being killed under a swastika flag.

Central to the case was Robinson's advanced efforts to manufacture a lethal weapon using a 3D printer. Officers discovered him at an advanced stage of assembling a semi-automatic gun, along with 1,253 rounds of ammunition and nail gun cartridges. A weapons expert testified that the nearly completed firearm would have functioned as a viable lethal device, underscoring the potential danger Robinson posed. Prosecutor Frank Ferguson from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) stated: 'Jack Robinson held extreme views and intended to act on them using the lethal weapon he was creating. Robinson had over 1,000 gun cartridges and had instructions on how to make explosives which is a clear indication of the devastation he could have caused. He had called for death online and held extreme Nazi and racist views. Today's sentencing shows the seriousness of his crimes and helps protect the public by removing him from the streets.'

• Attempting to manufacture a firearm using a 3D printer
• Possessing ammunition and explosive-making materials
• Downloading and possessing terrorist materials
• Making and possessing indecent images of children

In a separate hearing, Robinson admitted to two counts of making indecent images of children and two counts of possessing such material. Forensic examination of his electronic devices revealed over 700 images and videos, predominantly featuring children aged between six and ten years old. One image depicted a child as young as three, with the majority classified as Category C, though some were the most severe Category A offences. Other materials included cartoon or computer-generated depictions of child abuse. These admissions formed part of the broader charges that led to his custodial sentence.

The case, reported by The Evening Standard on 15 October 2024, highlights the intersection of far-right extremism and online child exploitation, with Robinson's actions prompting a swift police response to prevent potential harm. No specific prosecuting police force was named in the article, but the investigation aligns with counter-terrorism efforts in the region.