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An alleged Islamic State fanatic told an undercover agent 'this is not a game' as he prepared for a devastating gun attack on Jewish communities in north Manchester, a jury was told.

Walid Saadaoui urged the law enforcement official named only 'Farouk' - posing as a jihadi - to be ready 'for the confrontation with the enemies of Allah', the trial heard today (October 22, 2025).

When counter terror cops arrested him in May 2024, Mr Saadaoui tried to flee but officers found two assault rifles, a semi-automatic pistol and almost 200 rounds of ammunition in his car, the court has been told. He was awaiting delivery of a further two assault rifles, another pistol and more ammunition to lunch a terror attack to kills 'as many Jews as possible' in Prestwich , Higher Broughton a

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