Islamic State terrorists say the next captive they’ll kill is a British man, 47, named Alan Henning, a 47-year-old father of two who quit his job as a taxi driver to work for a Muslim charity organization in Syria.
Mr. Henning was featured at the tail end of the terrorist group’s latest beheading video — the one of fellow British charity worker David Haines. In it, Mr. Henning was shown on his knees, dressed in an orange jumpsuit, next to a black-dressed militant, the New York Post reported.
Mr. Haines is believed to have been beheaded by a London native, now known as “John the Beatle.” The same terrorist is also thought to have beheaded U.S. journalists James Foley and Steven Sotloff.
Mr. Henning went to Syria to help the victims of war on the heels of visiting a refugee camp and experiencing a “life-changing” moment,” BBC’s Catrin Nye reported.
“[The visit] had really touched him and he said ever since he had got back, things hadn’t quite been the same, and he felt a real desire to go again and to help the Syrian people,” Ms. Nye said, in BBC.
Mr. Henning’s nickname is “Gadget” because of his love for technology, the New York Post reported. He was captured by Islamic State terrorists late last year.
• Cheryl K. Chumley can be reached at cchumley@washingtontimes.com.
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