September trial for ‘drone plot terrorist’

A terror suspect accused of planning an attack using knives, axes and drones will stand trial in September. Hisham Muhammad, 25, was preparing a terrorist attack near his home in Whitefield, Manchester before he was arrested on 4 June last year, it is claimed. He bought the weapons along with sharpening implements, face coverings, camouflage makeup and combat clothing before researching potential targets, including Castle Amoury Barracks, Bury, according to charges. Muhammad is also said to have developed designs and…