Alleged right-wing extremists accused of identifying target in Leeds for terrorist attack plead not guilty
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Counter-terrorism police arrested Christopher Ringrose, 34, from Cannock in Staffordshire; Marco Pitzettu, 25, from Derby; and a third defendant Brogan Stewart, 24, from Wakefield on February 20 following a probe into suspected “extreme right-wing activity”.
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Hide AdThe men were each charged with preparing or assisting another to commit acts of terrorism.
On Friday, Pitzettu and Ringrose pleaded not guilty to the charge during a hearing at the Old Bailey in London. Stewart was not asked to enter a plea.
The three men appeared by video link from prisons in Hull, Leeds and Doncaster.
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Hide AdA previous hearing was told the trio were accused of identifying the Islamic Education Centre in Leeds as a potential target.
Prosecutors allege they took steps to manufacture an FGC-9 semi-automatic firearm, acquired instructions on how to assemble a 3D-printed firearm, and took steps to acquire weapons including swords, axes, and bows and arrows.
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Hide AdThey are also accused of obtaining extreme right-wing texts, joining extreme right-wing chat forums, and distributing information on firearms and ammunition.
A trial of up to 10 weeks is set to begin at Sheffield Crown Court on March 3.