Thread by @hopenothate

Arthur infiltrated the BNP and helped to bring down the London Nail Bomber, David Copeland.

Not interested in fame nor money, this dedicated anti-fascist convinced his own family that he was part of the far right and even took a hammer to the head in an attack.

A true legend.

David Copeland bombed Brixton, Brick Lane and Soho as they are hubs for the Black, Asian and gay communities respectively.

These were crimes against difference and we must continue to reject narratives that aim to divide our communities.

thetimes.co.uk/article/nail-b…

It is important we remember the 1999 nail bombings, as Arthur thinks that another far right attacker such as Copeland, is inevitable.

In the new digital context, disinformation and extremist content is far more accessible, making it easier to radicalise.
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

“Whether it’s blatantly Nazi or racist it’s much easier to put material on the internet than it is by pushing a leaflet through a door like in the 90s”

“We’ll definitely see another David Copeland"

- Arthur

In total, Arthur attended more than 400 meetings, rallies and leafleting sessions, feeding back detailed intelligence that anti-fascists would use to disrupt far-right operations.

theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/m…

“Arthur was in the far right during a particularly violent period. He attended Holocaust denial events, as well as skinhead gigs that erupted in violence, and meetings where Combat 18 leaders would urge the audience to kill their opponents.” - @lowles_nick

The new Netflix documentary 'Nail Bomber: Manhunt' examining the nail bomber and the race to find him is out on Wednesday!

radiotimes.com/tv/documentari…

While Nail Bomber: Manhunt tells a sad story, it is also one of hope.

Arthur, as well others, who helped bring Copeland to justice should remind all of us of the power of ordinary people to do amazing things.

mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/s…

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