Children in mosque shown beheading videos

An Islamic State group follower accused of plotting terrorist attacks at London landmarks showed beheading videos to children worshipping at a mosque where he taught, a court heard.

Umar Haque, 25, hoped to radicalise the youngsters in Barking, east London, and allegedly encouraged them to carry out violent role play against the police.

Haque was allegedly helped with his planning by Abuthaher Mamun, 19, while Nadeem Patel, 26, agreed to provide him with a firearm, their trial at the Old Bailey was told. Muhammad Abid, 27, is accused of failing to tell the authorities of Haque’s plans.

The trial continues.