Nine men Arrested over Terrorism Offences

Nine defendants, accused of targeting British landmarks, were brought to court in separate groups. They face charges of conspiracy to cause explosions and possession of jihadist literature. Arrested by the West Midlands Counterterrorism Unit, some of the accused are of Bangladeshi origin. The Crown Prosecution Service believes there is enough evidence for a conviction. All defendants were denied bail and will remain in custody until their court appearance at the Old Bailey.

Where were the defendants arrested?

• London, Cardiff, and Stoke-on-Trent

• Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds

• Liverpool, Bristol, and Sheffield

• Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen

What were the defendants charged with?

• Cybercrime and hacking

• Fraud and embezzlement

• Conspiracy to cause explosions and possession of jihadist literature

• Robbery and theft

How many men were released without charge after the arrests?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the origin of some of the defendants?

• Sri Lankan

• Bangladeshi

• Pakistani

• Indian

What was the decision regarding bail for the defendants?

• Bail decision was postponed

• Some were granted bail

• All were granted bail

• All were refused bail