Two men who allegedly plotted to carry out an Islamic State-inspired gun attack against the Jewish community have appeared in court.
Walid Saadaoui, 36, of Crankwood Road, Abram, Wigan, and Amar Hussein, 50, of no fixed abode, are accused of plotting a terror attack designed to cause “multiple fatalities using automatic weapons” in the North West of England, Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard on Tuesday.
The two men had also intended to target law enforcement and military as part of the “Isil or Daesh-inspired terrorist attack”, prosecutors alleged.
Both are charged with the preparation of terrorist acts between December 13 2023 and May 9 2024. READ MORE: All the latest Covid symptoms as new FLiRT variants hit UK Bilel Saadaoui, 35, of Fairclough Street, Hindley, also appeared before the court accused of making arrangements for Walid Saadaoui – who is his brother – after his death.
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