ST JAMES S — Live News Counter Terrorism Policing North East has unveiled the first...

Published: 7:31 pm October 31, 2023
Updated: 10:56 am October 8, 2025
First Image Released Of Mohammed Farooq, Accused Of Plotting Terror Attack

Counter Terrorism Policing North East has unveiled the first image of Mohammed Farooq, the man facing trial for allegedly planning a terror attack at St James’ Hospital in Leeds.

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Mohammed Farooq, aged 28, is currently on trial at Sheffield Crown Court, facing charges related to preparing acts of terrorism. The clinical support worker, who had previously been employed at the hospital, was apprehended on its premises in January of this year. He was found in possession of a viable pressure cooker bomb, designed similarly to the device used in the 2013 Boston Marathon attack.

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