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Migrant Who Threatened to Kill Farage on TikTok Jailed for Five Years

The case spotlights disputed identity, Swedish convictions, potential deportation.

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Nigel Farage, leader of Britain’s Reform UK party, arrives to attend the sentencing of Fayaz Khan, who was earlier found guilty of making a threat in a TikTok video to kill Farage, at Southwark Crown Court in London, Britain, October 14, 2025. REUTERS/Toby Melville
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Overview

  • Mrs Justice Steyn at Southwark Crown Court jailed Afghan national Fayaz Khan for five years after a 10–2 jury verdict for making a threat to kill Nigel Farage.
  • The court heard Khan’s TikTok clip said “I’m going to pop, pop, pop” as he made gun gestures and pointed to an AK‑47 face tattoo, with prosecutors describing a large online following.
  • Prosecutors said Swedish authorities identify him as Fayaz Husseini/Hosseini, about 31, with 17 convictions, and the judge noted an outstanding six‑month Swedish sentence with an extradition request since withdrawn.
  • Khan livestreamed his Channel crossing and was arrested on 31 October 2024 on arrival, receiving a concurrent sentence after previously pleading guilty to illegal entry.
  • Outside court Farage welcomed the decision but warned Khan could be free in roughly 18 months, while the custodial term makes him liable for deportation and the defendant shouted denials from the dock.