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Oct 2023
Man accused of plotting terrorist attack on RAF Menwith Hill near Harrogate
A man is to go on trial accused of planning terrorist attacks at an RAF base near Harrogate and St James' Hospital in Leeds.
Mohammed Farooq, 27, of Hetton Road in Roundhay, Leeds, appeared before Sheffield Crown Court yesterday accused of terrorism charges.
According to media reports, a judge told the court the trial related to “an alleged plan to target RAF Menwith Hill, in Harrogate, and St James’s Hospital, in Leeds, in a terrorist attack”.
Mr Farooq denied a charge of engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts between July 12, 2021, and January 21, 2023.
He also pleaded not guilty to possessing an explosive substance with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property.
However, he admitted a separate charge of possessing an explosive substance in suspicious circumstances between January 18 and January 21.
Mr Farooq also pleaded guilty to possessing a document containing information likely to be useful to a person preparing or committing an act of terrorism.
He also admitted two charges relating to the possession of an imitation firearm.
His trial is due to start at Sheffield Crown Court on Thursday (October 19).
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