Alleged extremist makes second court appearance
BBCA suspected Islamic State extremist from the UK accused of travelling to a terrorist stronghold in Somalia has appeared in court.
Mohamed Farah Mohamoud, from Bristol, allegedly plotted terrorist acts and went to the African country for five weeks between 29 January and 4 March 2025.
The 21-year-old, of Francombe Grove, made a first court appearance last week, just after police said he had been charged with preparation of terrorist acts contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
In his latest appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court earlier Mohamoud, 21, wore a grey prison jumper and spoke only to confirm his identity.
Mohamoud's case was adjourned for prosecutors to seek consent from the Attorney General, which is needed for a charge of this nature.
On Tuesday afternoon, the court heard that consent was given and Deputy Chief Magistrate Tan Ikram sent the case to Central Criminal Court.
Mohamoud was remanded in custody ahead of his first hearing there on 13 February.
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