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Liz Roberts

Sheffield

Senior Producer at BBC

Senior Producer BBC News, North of England. Former Political reporter @bbcsheffield @bbclooknorth [email protected]

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  • Oct 16, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Emma Glasbey |Liz Roberts

    A clinical support worker accused of planning terrorist attacks on a hospital and an RAF base has admitted possessing a pressure cooker bomb. Mohammed Farooq, 27, is accused of targeting St James's Hospital in Leeds and RAF Menwith Hill near Harrogate in North Yorkshire. At a hearing at Sheffield Crown Court he denied preparing acts of terrorism, or intending to endanger life, but admitted having the explosive device. His trial is due to begin on Thursday.

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29 Mar 25

Great to report on something positive. Fab atmosphere in Newcastle today 🥳 https://t.co/jMjIFTx4bC

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3 Oct 24

RT @bbcfionatrott: THOMAS KWAN TRIAL: An extraordinary case here at Newcastle Crown Court. Jury told “Sometimes … the truth really is stran…

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20 Sep 24

IOPC apologises over Hillsborough letters https://t.co/Zm2hyGA1xV