Iranian ‘bought knife and chemicals for terror attack’

AN IRANIAN man has appeared in court accused of buying a knife and chemicals in preparation for a terrorist attack in the UK.

Fatah Mohammed Abdullah, from Arthur’s Hill in Newcastle, was accompanied by three police officers in the dock at Westminster magistrates’ court in London yesterday.

The 33-year-old is alleged to have bought a knife, balaclava and “explosive pre-cursors” including chemicals, more than 8,000 matches and a number of fuses. He is also alleged to have searched online for components to make an explosive.

Mr Adbullah, who was arrested in Newcastle on Tuesday, faces one count of engaging, between April 9 and Dec 11, in the preparation of an act of terrorism, contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.

District Judge Kwame Inyundo remanded him in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on Jan 14.