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23/08/2006
More time to question 'bomb plot' suspects
Police are seeking extra time to question eleven people being held in connection with an alleged plot to blow up transatlantic flights.
On Tuesday, eleven other suspects appeared at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court, charged in connection with the alleged plot, and were remanded in custody.
Eight of the suspects were charged with conspiracy to murder and preparing acts of terrorism. They are: Tanvir Hussain, Umar Islam, Arafat Waheed Khan, Ahmed Abdullah Ali, Ibrahim Savant, Waheed Zaman, Assad Ali Sarwar and Adam Khatib.
All eight were remanded in custody until September 4 when they are due to appear at the Old Bailey.
Three other suspects were also charged with lesser terrorism offences. Mehran Hussain and Cossar Ali - the only woman sill being held in connection with the investigation and the mother of an eight-month-old baby - were charged with failing to disclose information and were remanded in custody until September 19.
A 17-year-old youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with possessing items of use to people preparing to commit acts of terror. He was remanded until August 29.
The charges relate to an alleged plot to blow up planes travelling from the UK to the US mid-flight, using liquid-based explosives, which was uncovered earlier this month. The discovery of the plot led to the cancellation of many flights, disrupting the travel plans of thousands of travellers.
According to reports, police searched a wood in Lane End, Buckinghamshire, following an early search of woods in High Wycombe.
(KMcA)
On Tuesday, eleven other suspects appeared at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court, charged in connection with the alleged plot, and were remanded in custody.
Eight of the suspects were charged with conspiracy to murder and preparing acts of terrorism. They are: Tanvir Hussain, Umar Islam, Arafat Waheed Khan, Ahmed Abdullah Ali, Ibrahim Savant, Waheed Zaman, Assad Ali Sarwar and Adam Khatib.
All eight were remanded in custody until September 4 when they are due to appear at the Old Bailey.
Three other suspects were also charged with lesser terrorism offences. Mehran Hussain and Cossar Ali - the only woman sill being held in connection with the investigation and the mother of an eight-month-old baby - were charged with failing to disclose information and were remanded in custody until September 19.
A 17-year-old youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with possessing items of use to people preparing to commit acts of terror. He was remanded until August 29.
The charges relate to an alleged plot to blow up planes travelling from the UK to the US mid-flight, using liquid-based explosives, which was uncovered earlier this month. The discovery of the plot led to the cancellation of many flights, disrupting the travel plans of thousands of travellers.
According to reports, police searched a wood in Lane End, Buckinghamshire, following an early search of woods in High Wycombe.
(KMcA)
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Two men have been remanded in custody in connection over an alleged plot to blow up transatlantic airliners. Donald Stewart Whyte, 21, from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and Mohammed Usman Saddique, 24, of Walthamstow, east London, are both accused of preparing acts of terrorism. Mr Stewart Whyte was also charged with three firearms offences.
Two people remanded in custody over 'bomb plot'
Two men have been remanded in custody in connection over an alleged plot to blow up transatlantic airliners. Donald Stewart Whyte, 21, from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and Mohammed Usman Saddique, 24, of Walthamstow, east London, are both accused of preparing acts of terrorism. Mr Stewart Whyte was also charged with three firearms offences.
31 August 2006
Police granted more time to question 'bomb plot' suspects
Police investigating an alleged plot to blow up transatlantic flights have been granted more time to question five suspects. Police have been granted a further seven days to continue questioning them. They have already been held for 21 days. Under the new anti-terror legislation, terror suspects can be held for questioning for 28 days.
Police granted more time to question 'bomb plot' suspects
Police investigating an alleged plot to blow up transatlantic flights have been granted more time to question five suspects. Police have been granted a further seven days to continue questioning them. They have already been held for 21 days. Under the new anti-terror legislation, terror suspects can be held for questioning for 28 days.
22 August 2006
Eleven in court over alleged bomb plot
Eleven people have appeared in court charged in connection with an alleged plot to blow up passenger jets. The suspects appeared at the City of Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on Tuesday to face a number of charges under the Terrorism Act 2006.
Eleven in court over alleged bomb plot
Eleven people have appeared in court charged in connection with an alleged plot to blow up passenger jets. The suspects appeared at the City of Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on Tuesday to face a number of charges under the Terrorism Act 2006.
24 August 2006
Police continue to question 'bomb plot' suspects
Police have been granted extra time to continue questioning nine suspects in connection with an alleged plot to blow up transatlantic flights. Police were granted another week to question eight of the suspects and a further 24 hours to question the ninth suspect, who has been named as Umair Hussain, 24, from east London.
Police continue to question 'bomb plot' suspects
Police have been granted extra time to continue questioning nine suspects in connection with an alleged plot to blow up transatlantic flights. Police were granted another week to question eight of the suspects and a further 24 hours to question the ninth suspect, who has been named as Umair Hussain, 24, from east London.
13 December 2006
Briton cleared of bomb plot involvement
A British man has been cleared of terrorism charges connected to an alleged plot to blow up transatlantic flights. Rashid Rauf was cleared of terrorism charges by a court in Pakistan.
Briton cleared of bomb plot involvement
A British man has been cleared of terrorism charges connected to an alleged plot to blow up transatlantic flights. Rashid Rauf was cleared of terrorism charges by a court in Pakistan.
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