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(Picture: PA Archive)A north London teenager has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of buying knives and chemicals to prepare for a terror attack.
Al-Arafat Hassan, 19, from Enfield and a 15-year-old boy are each charged with a single count of preparation of terrorist acts.
The younger teen, from Leeds, West Yorkshire, is accused of the research and purchase of knives and online research to acquire components for an explosive device between January 9 and March 20.
Hassan allegedly bought knives, acquired chemicals and conducted online research to acquire components for an explosive device.
Hassan is alleged to have prepared terrorist acts between January 12 and February 27.
The defendants appeared at the Old Bailey by video link from custody on Friday.
Mr Justice Sweeney set a provisional trial at Leeds Crown Court on October 4.
