Islamist preacher Anjem Choudary was today jailed for life after being found guilty of running a banned terrorist organisation.
The 57-year-old was sentenced to serve a minimum jail term of 28 years. A judge said he would not be released before the age of 85.
Police, meanwhile, said Choudary had a 'radicalising impact' on terrorists, with the sentencing judge saying he had 'encouraged young men into radical activity'.
Choudary was convicted last week of taking a 'caretaker role' in directing Al-Muhajiroun (ALM) while its founder was in jail.
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