An alleged accomplice of one of Britain's most powerful convicted terrorists appeared in court today as the "last remaining member" of the team to face trial.Qaisar Shaffi was one of seven people assisting Dhiren Barot, who was jailed for at least 40 years in November over a planned series of terrorist attacks in Britain and the US, Woolwich crown court in south London was told.
The 28-year-old, from Willesden, north-west London, is the only alleged supporter to stand trial after his six co-defendants pleaded guilty last week to plotting with Barot. They all admitted to conspiracy to cause explosions likely to endanger life.
Mr Shaffi denies conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to cause an explosion or explosions likely to endanger life, as well as possessing a record of information for terrorist purposes, an extract from the Terrorist Handbook.
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