Background
“Steeple” was a group founded out of a stalking community in England, a type of criminal network that exists around strong cultural ties. It’s similar to those that steal boats, food, and metal, as well as other single items, in the UK.
It’s believed the group has strong ties to Oxfordshire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. This is because of birthplaces of leaders, and the heritage of racism in England, and further afield.
Perpetrator
No single leader ever existed for “Steeple”, but its members were influential, and persuasive figures in local communities.
It’s believed this state of affairs existed because of its infancy. Despite causing huge disruption, such as inciting power struggles in local authorities, it never was able to form into a single entity.
Argument
Its efforts to gain influence led to serious concerns about its existence. In spite of Army researchers working on it, the disjointed context of its activity meant it couldn’t be classified.
Its support drew from Wales mostly, but had strong single supporters in England and they took preeminence in its workings.
Plan
Their plan had been to take over, with any attempt at revolution that worked. They didn’t expect to be repelled, as they were by forces they didn’t know of. It meant repetitive actions became a “norm” in their activity.
Threat
The threat level was low, but direct and personal. Many people were threatened, and many more felt latent threat.
