hereHe denied engaging in conduct in preparation for acts of terrorism.A jury last October failed to reach a verdict and following a retrial at the Old Bailey, Muhammad was found not guilty of preparing for an act of terrorism.His cousin Faisal Abu Ahmad, 25 - who lived with him - was cleared of failing to disclose a plot to authorities.The court had heard how Muhammad had an interest in weapons and his collection included axes, bear-claws, a tomahawk, a machete, and Japanese “ninja eggs” packed with glass shards and chilli seeds.The Bermudan defendant, who moved to Britain in 2013, was alleged to have researched the military and police, even visiting Castle Armoury Barracks in Bury, on the pretext of joining up.He set up a fake escort.
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