EDL terror plot accused to stand trial

The men from Birmingham are accused of preparing acts of terrorism between May 1 and July 4 last year.

Their alleged target was an English Defence League demonstration in the town centre on June 30.

Jewel Uddin, 27; Omar Mohammed Khan, 28; Mohammed Hasseen, 23; Anzal Hussain, 24; Mohammed Saud, 22, and Zohaib Ahmed, 22 appeared by prison video link at Woolwich Crown Court on Friday.

They spoke only to confirm their names and enter not guilty pleas. A provisional trial date has been set for May 7.