Eight Arrested in UK Terror Raid

The BBC says the plotters were going to try a different approach, involving the kidnapping and filmed execution of a British service member.

A different approach? This is the Religion of Peace we're talking about. Every approach involves mayhem and death. What's so different about that?

BBC Home Affairs Correspondent Daniel Sandford said sources close to the investigation said the aim of the alleged plot was to kidnap a serving member of the armed forces, perhaps while they were on home leave.

The Ministry of Defence said it could not confirm or deny reports of such a plot.

Security sources said a terror plot not aimed at mass casualties would mark "a different approach to terrorism in the UK".

Naturally, those close to the monsters are shocked by these developments.

Mohamed Barber told BBC News his cousin was one of the men arrested in Alum Rock.

"We can vouch for him he is innocent. He doesn't even have time to go to Friday prayers - that's how busy he is," he added.

Abdul Ghaffoor, a regular shopper at the raided store, said he had never heard politics being discussed in the shop.

Busy alright. Busy planning murder. Allegedly, of course.

UPDATE:Lawhawk has more.

UPDATE II: Allahpundit and Michelle have much more.