Radical Muslim cleric to fight attempts to kick him out of Britain

LAWYERS for radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza have confirmed they have lodged an appeal against attempts to kick him out of Britain.

The one-eyed, hook-handed preacher was served with papers signed by Home Secretary David Blunkett on April 5, telling him the government intended to use the new Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act.

The law allows a person who acts against Britain’s interests to be stripped of British citizenship. In a statement late on Thursday, his solicitors, Arani & Co, said: “We confirm that an appeal has been lodged on behalf of our above named client.