Osama bin London Jailed Indefinitely

The self proclaimed Osama bin London, who organized terrorist training camps within England, is jailed indefinitely for the public's protection. BBC

A man convicted as a major recruiter for Islamist extremism has been jailed indefinitely for public protection.

Mohammed Hamid, 50, of east London, organised secret training camps, one of which was attended by the four failed suicide bombers of 21 July 2005.

Hamid was jailed for seven-and-a-half years - but told he would not be released until he had reformed.

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Police say Hamid, who once described himself as "Osama bin London", played a crucial role in grooming young men for terrorism and possible training overseas.

The trial judge at Woolwich Crown Court, Mr Justice Pitchers, told him: "Mohammed Hamid, you are, in my judgement, dangerous.

"You can be quite genuinely amusing and charming. You also have real knowledge of the Koran and Islamic teaching. However, that is only one side of you."

The judge said he rejected claims that Hamid was some kind of "clown".

"You used your charm and knowledge of the Koran to influence others to terrorism," he said. "I believe you have sent trainees to Afghanistan.

"You continue to be a danger, not directly from your own actions, but from your ability to persuade others by criminal actions to commit terrorism offences themselves."