Tim Ablitt
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| Tim Ablitt | |
|---|---|
| Born | England, United Kingdom |
| Residence | England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | Leader of the English Defence League |
| Political party | British National Party |
Tim Ablitt was appointed Chairman of the English Defence League (EDL) in October 2013[1][2] after Tommy Robinson stood down.[3] Ablitt, of Poole, Dorset,[2] had previously been organiser of the South West England branch of the EDL. He was arrested in July 2010, along with five other EDL members, over a suspected bomb plot on a Bournemouth mosque and released without charge.[1][2] Ablitt was involved in an unsuccessful bid to merge the EDL and the British Freedom Party.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "EDL Select Dorset's Tim Ablitt as New Leader After Tommy Robinson Quits". International Business Times UK. 10 October 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ a b c John Ward, "New EDL boss was nicked over ‘bomb plot'", Daily Star Sunday, 27 October 2013 (Accessed 27 October 2013)
- ^ Brian Whelan, "EDL gather for Bradford protest", The Times, 12 October 2013 (Accessed 27 October 2013)
"New EDL chairman, EDL website, 22 October 2013 (Accessed 27 October 2013)
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