Man to go on trial accused of threatening to blow up Glasgow Central Mosque
Yassin Idris is also accused of assaulting a police officer during the incident last October
A man is to stand trial for allegedly threatening to blow up Glasgow Central Mosque and claiming he was a Jihadi.
Yassin Idris, 43, is also accused of assaulting PC Safdar Sadiq during the incident last October.
Prosecutors claim Idris repeatedly attempted to punch the officer on the head and body.
It is alleged that Idris shouted and uttered threats of violence.
The charge also claims that Idris “stated he would blow up the mosque, stated he was a Jihadi and challenged the lieges to fight.”
Both charges are said to have been aggravated by religious prejudice.
Idris pled not guilty at a hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday.
A trial date for the end of March was set by Sheriff Martin Jones QC.
Idris, who appeared from custody, had his remand extended until the trial date.
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