AN Iranian man accused of plotting a terrorist bomb attack in the UK faces trial in June.
Fatah Mohammed Abdullah, 33, of Arthur’s Hill, in Newcastle, appeared at the Old Bailey yesterday charged with preparing an act of terrorism between April 9 and December 11 last year contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
The charge states he bought a knife and a balaclava as well as “explosive pre-cursors”, and compiled instructions on how to make gunpowder.
Mr Abdullah also searched online for guides on how to make explosives and for the remaining components to make an improvised explosive device (IED), such as a pressure cooker and nails, it is claimed.
He is yet to enter a plea. A provisional trial date was set for June 3.
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