Nazi-Obsessed Terrorist Sentenced to Life for Stabbing Asylum Seeker

Callum Parslow, a 32-year-old man with extremist views, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for a brutal attack on an asylum seeker in Worcestershire. Parslow was convicted of attempted murder for repeatedly stabbing 25-year-old Nahom Hagos at a hotel serving as temporary accommodation for asylum seekers on April 2, 2024.

During the trial, it emerged that Parslow had expressed anger about Channel crossings and described his attack as “exterminating the invasive species” in a manifesto found on his phone. He was found to have researched hotels housing asylum seekers before targeting Hagos, who was identified solely based on his ethnicity. Parslow inflicted severe wounds to Hagos’ chest and hand, requiring hospitalization for treatment.

Judge Mr. Justice Dove emphasized the unprovoked nature of the attack, stating it was undoubtedly a terrorist act motivated by Parslow’s neo-Nazi ideology. He received a life sentence with a minimum term of 22 years and eight months. In statements made post-attack, Parslow attempted to justify his actions by claiming he was merely "tending to the great garden of England."

Asylum seeker Hagos detailed the long-lasting pain and distress he has experienced since the incident, saying it has forever altered his sense of safety and well-being. The repercussions of the attack extend beyond physical injuries, deeply impacting Hagos’ life and mental health.

Additionally, it was revealed that Parslow had a prior conviction for stalking women and had been subjected to anti-radicalization programs in the past. Officials have condemned his actions as an attempt to intimidate marginalized communities and have reiterated their commitment to addressing the threats posed by far-right extremism.