Coleman initially chose France as his target, agreeing to meet another undercover officer in Reims to purchase two guns and full magazines for both.
Despite researching flights, logistical reasons led to him abandoning the plan – but not the overarching plot. Instead, London became one of the desired targets.
Returning to the notes section on his phone on 31 August 2023, Coleman penned his manifesto.
“Peace and love? Try war and hate,” he wrote.
“It’s time to tribe up, find your brothers, train and finally, attack.”
By this point, police say his family had no idea where his thinking was leading, as he became a loner who had largely withdrawn from his parents and sibling.
Having analysed Coleman’s computer, officers believe his interest in right-wing ideology began at the age of 14.
The location he wanted to attack was never confirmed by police, but detectives say he searched for a mosque online and they were confident he planned to hurt members of the public.
