Supermarket worker admits penning plans for terror attacks on police and army
Sean Grant, a 22-year-old supermarket worker in East Lothian, admitted a terrorism charge at the High Court in Glasgow after police found handwritten plans for a militant pro-Palestinian group and attacks on police and military-related targets. The case concerns material found at his home after officers attended in August 2025 over an unrelated matter; Grant is due to be sentenced next month.
Prosecutors said a notebook contained at least 50 pages describing a cell-based organisation and a proposed campaign against police targets, intelligence infrastructure and Army recruitment centres. Officers also found writings referring to weapons, an aerosol grenade, and publications linked to the Red Army Faction and IRA, alongside security guidance for activists. Grant said the material reflected his political views and told police he intended to plead guilty; he said the alleged offence involved him alone.
- Sean Grant admitted a terrorism charge in Glasgow.
- Police found plans for a militant group and attacks.
- He is due to be sentenced next month.
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A 22-year-old supermarket worker from East Lothian faces a terrorism-related charge. Police discovered handwritten materials at his home in August 2025; prosecutors allege they outline plans for a militant pro-Palestinian group and attacks on police and military targets.
According to the prosecution, the materials comprise over 50 pages of notes. They describe proposed attacks on police, Army recruitment centres and intelligence infrastructure. The writings also reference weapons, armed organisations and security guidance for activists.