# Former Hamas bodyguard convicted of Birmingham knife crime also wanted in Germany

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/former-hamas-bodyguard-convicted-of-birmingham-knife-crime-also-wanted-in-germany/
- Published: 2026-11-13T17:14:56+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T17:34:12+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/13/former-hamas-bodyguard-convicted-of-birmingham-knife-also-wanted-in-germany
- Topics: Europe, Middle East, UK, World

## Key points

- Alfatih was convicted over a knife attack on a Birmingham bailiff.
- Germany seeks him over an alleged plot targeting Jews or Israelis.
- He is expected to be extradited after serving his UK sentence.

## Summary

Mohammed Alfatih, a former Hamas bodyguard, has been convicted of attacking a bailiff with knives outside his Birmingham home. He was also rearrested while detained over the attack, after Germany sought him in connection with an alleged plot to target Jewish or Israeli people in central Europe.

A jury found the 40-year-old guilty of unlawful wounding, possessing two knives and criminal damage, but cleared him of wounding with intent. Bailiff Kevin Bucknall suffered cuts to his head and needed hospital treatment. German prosecutors say Alfatih played a prominent role in transporting and storing weapons; he is expected to be extradited after serving his UK sentence. The alleged plot was disrupted following a tip-off to German intelligence from Mossad.

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