Gabrielle Friel of Edinburgh was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment at Edinburgh High Court following his possession of weapons for terrorist purposes. Mr Friel has collected a collection of weapons including a crossbow, 15 crossbow bolts, a machete and a ballistic vest.
Mr Friel had conducted online research into the involuntary celibate ideology, weapons and mass murderers.
Mr Friel will be subject to a serious crime prevention order when he is released from prison for a 5 year period which is aimed at protecting the public and reduce the risk of Mr Friel reoffending.