Father of 'jihadi bride' schoolgirl marched at the head of a 2012 extremist rally attended by Lee Rigby's killer and hate preacher Anjem Choudary - and was pictured with burning U.S. flag
- Father of one of three schoolgirl 'jihadi brides' captured on camera at rally
- Abase Hussen has blamed police for placing a 'heavy burden' on his daughter. The police later apologised
- In the video, he can be seen chanting at the rally led by notorious preacher
- Footage shows him at the head of demonstration as US flag is burned
- His daughter, Amira Abase, fled the UK last month to join Islamic State
- He addressed Home Affairs Select Committee in wake of her disappearance
Sensational
footage has emerged showing the father of one of the three schoolgirl
'jihadi brides' at the head of an Islamist rally led by hate preacher
Anjem Choudary and attended by Michael Adebowale, the killer of soldier
Lee Rigby.
The
video shows Abase Hussen marching at the front of the demonstrators,
behind a banner reading: 'The followers of Mohammed will conquer
America.'
He was filmed chanting 'Allahu Akbar' amid dozens of protesters and standing just yards away as the American flag is burned.
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Vicious: In 2012,
Abase Hussen (left) marched at the head of a violent rally held by
Muslim extremists in London, taking part in the burning of an American
flag
Cuddly: Hussen appealing for the return of his 'jihadi daughter' a few weeks ago after she ran off
Earlier this month, Mr Hussen blamed police for placing a ‘heavy burden’ on his daughter by handing her the letter about their inquiry - and the police apologised.
Yesterday, a Government report on foreign fighters was released containing testimony from Mr Hussen.
Hannah Stuart, domestic extremism expert at the Henry Jackson Society, said:
'We
saw Mr Hussen on TV looking very innocent, holding a teddy bear. But he
was linked with individuals who espouse an extremist ideology.
'The impression given was that Islamic extremism was an alien world to his daughter - this footage suggests it wasn't.'
Mr
Hussen's daughter, Amira Abase, 15, fled the UK with two of her closest
friends to join Islamic State last month sparking a national outcry.
Mr
Hussen, who is originally from Ethiopia, led public appeals for her
return as their families blamed the authorities for failing to stop
them.
He
addressed MPs at the Home Affairs Select Committee and was filmed
appealing for help while clutching his daughter's teddy bear.
But
at no time has he mentioned his own passion for militant Islam or
attendance at one of the most notorious rallies of the last few years.
Last night, Scotland Yard said it would examine the footage to see if any criminal offences had been committed.
Sinister: Also at the rally was Michael Adebowale who went on to murder soldier Lee Rigby the following year
Respectable: Abase Hussen, pictured
far right, giving evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee
following his daughter's disappearance. The report was released this
week
A
spokesman said: 'We will review any material brought to our attention
which purports to show any criminal offence taking place.'
Radical: Amira Abase, 15, daughter of Abase Hussen, travelled to Syria with two other girls
Mr Hussen was caught on camera in one of a wave of terrifying demonstrations that took place across the world in September 2012.
Two men were arrested as the angry mob called for shariah law to be imposed across the UK.
Amira Abase fled the UK with her friends Shamima Begum, 15, and Khadiza Sultana, 16, last month.
The
trio were following in the footsteps of a fourth girl from their
school, Bethnal Green Academy, in East London, who left for Syria in
December.
Their decision to throw themselves into the hands of the brutal Islamic State terrorist group sparked a national outcry.
Prime
Minister David Cameron led calls for everyone to examine what is
motivating our young people to join the barbaric organisation.
Earlier this week Mr Hussen travelled to Turkey with relatives of the other two girls.
He has since returned to the flat he shares with his wife in East London but could not be contacted last night.
Speaking
while in Turkey, he said: 'I don't know how to explain. I can't
describe my feelings. 'I feel like my girl is next to me when I find
someone that's on their last journey who saw them. I feel like my
daughter is next to me – that's the feelings I have.'
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Thousands
took to the streets to protest against an obscure film called Innocence
of Muslims, which was criticised for ridiculing Islam.
In
London, more than 150 clashed with police outside the U.S. Embassy in
Mayfair as they chanted 'burn, burn USA' and 'Allahu Akbar' (God is
great).
Images
posted online show Mr Hussen at the head of the march, reaching towards
an Israeli flag as it is burned. A U.S. stars and stripes was also set
on fire.
His distinctive face can also be seen as the march moves along the street beside a line of police carriers and officers.
Among the rabble-rousers at the march was notorious hate preacher Choudary, with Adebowale at his side.
Chilling: A CCTV image of 15-year-old
Amira Abase, Kadiza Sultana,16, and Shamima Begum,15 at Gatwick Airport
before they caught their flight to Turkey
Fanaticism: Footage of the
controversial rally showed Mr Hussen chanting among the crowds of
protesters. The demonstration, held in 2012, was led by firebrand
preacher Anjem Choudary and attended by Lee Rigby's killer
Extremist: The protest was led by the
hate preacher and notorious rabble rouser Anjem Choudary, who made a
speech saying that Sharia would take over the entire world, including
America and the UK
Shocking: Scotland Yard said it would examine the footage (pictured) to see if any criminal offences had been committed
Their lawyer Tasnime Akunjee said: 'Of course they feel responsible for their own children that goes without saying.
'But the fact is these girls were school children and much of what took place clearly took place at school.'
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