Afghan National Jailed for Five Years Over TikTok Threat to Kill Nigel Farage

Afghan National Sentenced for Threat Against Reform UK Leader

Fayaz Khan, an Afghan national, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of making a threat to kill Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The sentencing took place at London's Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Khan, aged 26 (though Swedish authorities believe him to be 31), was also sentenced for attempting to enter the UK illegally, a charge to which he had previously pleaded guilty.

Details of the Threatening Video

The threat was made in a TikTok video posted by Khan in October 2024. Prosecutors, led by Peter Ratliff, stated that Khan's video was a response to a YouTube video by Farage, titled 'the journey of an illegal migrant,' which highlighted Khan's social media posts. In his video, Khan made gun gestures, said 'pop, pop, pop,' headbutted the camera, and pointed to an AK-47 tattoo on his face to 'emphasise he wasn't joking.' He also stated, 'Englishman Nigel, don't talk shit about me. You not know me. I come to England because I want to marry with your sister. You not know me. Don't talk about me more. Delete the video. I'm coming to England. I'm going to pop, pop, pop.'

Nigel Farage described the video as 'pretty chilling' and testified that he was 'genuinely worried' for his safety, particularly given Khan's 'apparent familiarity with guns.'

Court Proceedings and Khan's Background

During the trial, the court heard that Khan had livestreamed his journey across the English Channel from France and was arrested on October 31, 2024, after arriving in the UK on a small boat.

It was revealed that Khan had given false details to British police, providing the name Fayaz Khan and an age of 26. However, Swedish authorities believe his real name is Fayaz Husseini and his age is 31. The judge, Mrs. Justice Steyn, concluded that Khan provided false information to conceal a significant criminal record in Sweden, which included:

• 17 convictions on 12 separate occasions
• Offences such as knife crime and threatening behaviour
• An outstanding six-month prison sentence in Sweden for possession of a knife in a public place

Upon sentencing, Khan reacted angrily, shouting at both the judge and Mr. Farage, who was present in the public gallery. Khan accused Farage of wanting to 'use me because you want to be prime minister' and claimed, 'you f***ed my life.'

Reactions to the Verdict

Following the sentencing, Nigel Farage expressed mixed feelings, stating he was 'happy with the win' and the 'maximum sentence that could possibly have been given.' However, he also voiced 'deep concern' that Khan could be released in as little as 18 months, referring to the practice of early release for prisoners. Nicholas Coates of the Crown Prosecution Service commented that the conviction 'sends a clear message' that 'elected politicians must be able to do their jobs free from fear or abuse.' Khan is expected to be automatically deported after serving his sentence.