Man fascinated by IS plotted attacks on Big Ben and other UK targets, court told

A fanatical teacher plotted a series of Islamic State-inspired attacks on Big Ben, the Queen’s Guard, and Westfield shopping centre, saying "we are a death squad sent by Allah", a court heard.

A fanatical teacher plotted a series of Islamic State-inspired attacks on Big Ben, the Queen’s Guard, and Westfield shopping centre, saying "we are a death squad sent by Allah", a court heard.

Umar Haque, 25, allegedly enlisted the help and support of fellow extremists at his local mosque where he tried to groom children with role-play and extremist videos.