Matt P. Dryden

My new piece out today in the ⁦@spectator⁩ explores the role of social bonds in #radicalisation processes, #terrorists networks and the spread of #extremism. spectator.co.uk/article/relati…

@AdamAdamhall388 @piersmorgan @ZackPolanski Then I hope your ability to protect them yourself is greater than your ability to check your facts before shouting your mouth off online. God help them.

@MattPDryden @piersmorgan @ZackPolanski Damn right I think the police went OTT and I would feel the same in any situation. I ain't gonna be a hypocrite and change my mind.

You literally promoted criticism of the heroic police who stopped the terrorist, you disingenuous clown.

@AdamAdamhall388 @piersmorgan @ZackPolanski So you lied about the facts, and when called out, still maintain the force was excessive. I hope you and your loved ones never need ‘excessive’ police force to save your lives. You’d hate that.

@MattPDryden @piersmorgan @ZackPolanski I will never ever defend any criminal. But when you are down with cops holding you down. Don't mean anyone should kick someone in the head. What if that terrorist died. There would be no justice. A cop would be sacked. No one wins.

@AdamAdamhall388 @piersmorgan @ZackPolanski I thought you might go quiet there Adam lad when you’d put your glasses on and had another look at the footage. And yes, violent, armed criminals absolutely deserve a kick in the head if it means protecting the public.

@AdamAdamhall388 @piersmorgan @ZackPolanski That is a lie. Watch the footage again. He was kicked in the head because he still had the knife in his hand and refused to drop it after several warnings. He was only handcuffed when police managed to free the knife and overpower him.

@Bigarsenalfang @piersmorgan @ZackPolanski Wow, a terrorist sympathiser at the expense of your loved ones. Truly deplorable depths. What a rotter you are.

@MattPDryden @piersmorgan @ZackPolanski Yes because I would want answers.

@Bigarsenalfang @piersmorgan @ZackPolanski Would you consider the force excessive if he had attacked your mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter?

@MattPDryden @piersmorgan @ZackPolanski Stfu. Zack pointed out what is obvious to every rational person. The excessive violence was unnecessary and if he had been killed there would be no justice for the victims.

@AdamAdamhall388 @piersmorgan @ZackPolanski He attempted to kill people and would’ve carried on doing so. He tried to kill the police who bravely intervened. He could’ve had an explosive device on his person. He failed to surrender. You’re defending a terrorist. Would you think differently if your loved one was a victim?

@MattPDryden @piersmorgan @ZackPolanski Why should he have to go. What did he say that was wrong. The police was in the wrong for constantly kicking someone in the head. Regardless of any crime you don't do that.

The UK terrorist threat level has been raised to SEVERE – meaning an attack is highly likely. For you, the public, this means remaining alert but not alarmed. If you see anything that doesn’t feel right report via gov.uk/ACT. In an emergency always call 999.

The UK's threat level has increased to “severe”. This follows a rising Islamist and Extreme Right Wing terrorist threat, and yesterday's abhorrent antisemitic terrorist attack. People should be vigilant as they go about their daily lives, and report any concerns to the police. Our world-leading police and security services continue to work, day and night, to keep our country safe.

🔴 BREAKING: Terror threat level raised to ‘severe’ after Golders Green attacks 🔗 telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/04/3…

UK terror threat level is set to go up in the wake of Golders Green double stabbings trib.al/OrBIqps

Young neo-Nazi from Essex found guilty of planning mass gun attack after MI5 sting itv.com/news/anglia/20…

@atrupar He should come to Ukraine and witness the desperate, cynical tactics employed by Russia daily. They say a lot of things, but Ukrainian military defeat is not one of them. If that was the case, such tactics would not need to be resorted to. Two blind old men angry at the world.

Trump: "Ukraine, militarily, they're defeated. You wouldn't know that by reading the fake news."

@Jaap_Stamina @ZackPolanski Nuclear deterrence is the ultimate national security. That is what matters when it comes to hostile states such actors like Russia, as we’re seeing in Ukraine. Had they not been forced to abandon their nuclear weapons, Russia would not have attacked.

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Christchurch terrorist Brenton Tarrant to rot in jail after court strikes down his attempt to overturn conviction trib.al/efFvkci

Christchurch mass killer loses bid to overturn conviction bbc.in/4ekc8bZ

Watch as police officers confront a man suspected of carrying out a terrorist attack in north London where two men were stabbed. The suspect refused to show his hands, was violent and continued to pose a clear threat. Using only their training, courage and tasers, they detained him while he continued to try to attack and stab them. This took true courage.

Iranian-backed Islamists Ashab al-Yamin take credit for terrorist stabbing 2 Jewish men in London trib.al/MiuA15z