Essex teen set for trial over terror charges
19-year-old Alfie Coleman, of Tailors Close in Braintree, has pleaded not guilty to preparing an act of terrorism
Last updated 8th Apr 2024
A 19-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to preparing an act of terrorism.
Alfie Coleman, of Tailors Close in Braintree, was charged as part of an investigation relating to "extreme right-wing terrorism", Scotland Yard said.
He pleaded not guilty at a hearing at the Old Bailey on Monday to a single count of preparing an act of terrorism on September 29 2023.
Coleman admitted 10 offences of possessing terrorist material on the same date.
Books Coleman allegedly had in his possession included Anarchists Cookbook version 2000, Knife Fighting Techniques from Folsom Prison and White Resistance Manual, the court heard.
He also pleaded guilty to attempting to possess a prohibited firearm which had a barrel of less than 30cm in length, as well as 200 rounds of 9mm ammunition without holding a firearm certificate.
Coleman, wearing a grey fleece, spoke to confirm his name via video link from HMP Bullingdon and was remanded back into custody by Judge Mark Lucraft KC.
A trial has been scheduled for October 21 at the Old Bailey, which is expected to last for four weeks.