Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing London are jointly investigating suspected coordinated attacks on YouTubers Adil Raja and Shahzad Akbar.
The two attacks occurred within minutes of each other on December 24, 2025. The locations were nearly 60 miles apart. Raja, a retired major of the Pakistan Army, reported that his home in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, was broken into and ransacked. At almost the same time, Akbar was assaulted at his residence in Cambridge when he opened his front door.
Sources familiar with the investigation said an attempted burglary took place at Raja’s home at around 8:00 am. Two men allegedly entered the property and ransacked it while it was unoccupied. Akbar was attacked shortly after, at approximately 8:08 am, raising concerns about a possible link between the two incidents.
Due to the targeted nature and timing of the attacks, Scotland Yard transferred both cases from local forces to Counter Terrorism Policing London. Previously, Thames Valley Police and Cambridgeshire Police handled the investigations.
A Counter Terrorism Policing London spokesperson said two men wearing dark clothing broke into Raja’s Chesham property at about 8:00 am. The house was empty at the time, and police remain in contact with the owner. The spokesperson said investigators are keeping an open mind about the motive. They have found no evidence of a wider threat to the public. It remains unclear whether any items were stolen. So far, no arrests have been made.
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Police also confirmed they are investigating two separate incidents involving Akbar, who previously served as accountability chief in the government of Imran Khan. In addition to the December 24 assault, officers are probing an incident on December 31, 2025. During this incident, two men allegedly broke a window at Akbar’s property while it was unoccupied.
According to police, one suspect attempted to throw a burning rag through the broken window. The object fell outside and caused no damage. Both suspects were described as men wearing black clothing and hooded tops.
The police spokesperson said the investigation into the December 24 assault was handed to Counter Terrorism Policing London. This was due to its targeted nature. Officers are examining whether the two incidents involving Akbar are linked. They are also assessing any connection between the cases in Chesham and Cambridge. Authorities said there is currently no indication of a broader risk to public safety.
No arrests have been made in connection with either case. Investigations remain ongoing, and officers continue to liaise closely with both victims to provide safety and security guidance.
