Accused of setting up bomb factory

An accused terrorist has denied setting up his own bomb factory. Asad Bhatti, 48, allegedly had chemicals to make explosives including potassium nitrate and sulphuric acid. He also had electronic equipment and manuals explaining how to make fertiliser bombs, the Old Bailey heard. A collection of terrorist material was also allegedly found in Bhatti’s possession, including weapons manuals titled ‘The Mu’Mins Handbook,’ ‘Kitchen Improvised Complete Blasting Caps,’ and ‘Plastic Explosives.’ He also allegedly had allegedly constructed an improvised detonator. Bhatti…