A jury hears police surveillance footage of two alleged Islamic State affiliates, Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein, reportedly planning a mass attack on Jewish communities in Manchester. The footage shows the duo conducting a reconnaissance mission at the White Cliffs of Dover, seemingly unaware they were being recorded by an undercover operative posing as a jihadi over a week-long sting operation.
The court learned that Saadaoui tried to flee when arrested in May 2024, with authorities finding multiple firearms, including two assault rifles, in his possession. Prosecutors argue that the men intended to carry out a deadly attack, targeting areas with significant Jewish populations, leading to stark revelations about their discussions regarding disguises and escape plans during their reconnaissance mission.
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