Teen 'hitman' detained for 20 years over murder plot
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- Norwegian Johannes Natland travelled to the UK to carry out a "hit" for criminals backed by Iran.S1
- Johannes Natland, 18 at the time, flew from Stavanger, south-west Norway, to Britain to kill a target in return for £21,000.S2
- ‘I can finally kill someone and it’s perfect as I get money to do it,’ Johannes Kongsnes Natland reportedly braggedS3
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Teen 'hitman' detained for 20 years over murder plot
Norwegian Johannes Natland travelled to the UK to carry out a "hit" for criminals backed by Iran.
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Teenage Norwegian hitman jailed for 20 years after plotting to assassinate target in the UK on behalf of Iran-backed gang
Johannes Natland, 18 at the time, flew from Stavanger, south-west Norway, to Britain to kill a target in return for £21,000.
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Norwegian teen hitman jailed for 20 years for UK murder plot linked to Iran gang
‘I can finally kill someone and it’s perfect as I get money to do it,’ Johannes Kongsnes Natland reportedly bragged
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Published Oct 16, 2026
What to know
- Norwegian Johannes Natland travelled to the UK to carry out a "hit" for criminals backed by Iran.S1
- Johannes Natland, 18 at the time, flew from Stavanger, south-west Norway, to Britain to kill a target in return for £21,000.S2
- ‘I can finally kill someone and it’s perfect as I get money to do it,’ Johannes Kongsnes Natland reportedly braggedS3
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