Would-be jihadist had terror plan foiled after spying on Army base and court
A WOULD-be teen terrorist has admitted planning an attack against police officers or military personnel.
Matthew King, 19, spied on police stations, railways stations, a magistrates' court and a British Army barracks.A teen terrorist has admitted planning an attack against police officers or the army. The Old Bailey picturedAuthorities foiled his plot after being tipped off when he posted a video on a WhatsApp group last April.
In it was an image of a male holding a knife with the words: "Those who said that there is no jihad and no battle. They are lying! "Our jihad will continue until disappearance until the day of judgment! Now the battle has begun and it will continue until the day of judgment. So take out your sword, O youth, and destroy the kufr.", last April. He said after being cautioned: "I don't believe in the UK law.The bearded teen pleaded guilty to preparation of terrorist acts at the Old Bailey.It will include an assessment of how dangerous King is.
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