Man admits to attempted murder of police officers in Molotov cocktail attack
- A man named Alexander Dighton attacked police officers at Talbot Green police station on January 31, resulting in injuries to three officers.
- His motivations were identified as stemming from anti-government ideology, leading him to express hostility towards law enforcement.
- He pleaded guilty to ten charges, including attempted murder, with sentencing expected to address the potential terrorist nature of his actions.
In a violent incident occurring on January 31, 2025, a man named Alexander Dighton attacked police officers at Talbot Green police station in Wales. The attack began with Dighton throwing a Molotov cocktail at a police van, which failed to ignite. Undeterred, he proceeded to pour petrol from another Molotov cocktail onto a police vehicle and successfully set it alight. During the attack, Dighton engaged in a violent struggle with three police officers, escalating the situation to serious assaults where he used a wooden pole to strike one officer and stabbed another officer in the leg. Dighton was ultimately subdued and arrested while wearing body armor and carrying a hatchet. All three officers sustained injuries, and two required hospitalization for treatment. Dighton's motivation stemmed from anti-government ideology, as he expressed his discontent regarding authority in court. He represented himself during the court process and pleaded guilty on multiple charges, including attempted murder and attempted arson, with his sentencing scheduled for May 13. The court will also consider the potential terrorist implications of his actions.