Man denies having stash of terrorist material
Jonathan Wilson appeared before a judge at the Old Bailey in London
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A 47-year-old man has denied having a stash of terrorist material about homemade weapons and explosives.
Appearing at the Old Bailey in London, Jonathan Wilson pleaded not guilty to nine charges of collecting information contrary to the 2000 Terrorism Act.
Mr Wilson, from Macclesfield in Cheshire, is alleged to have possessed a record containing information useful to terrorism on 21 December 2023.
He is accused of having manuals on the manufacture of homemade firearms including a 9mm submachine gun, explosives and a 3D-printed firearm.
Mr Wilson, of Abbey Road, appeared before Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb via video-link.
He confirmed his identity before entering "not guilty" pleas on all nine counts.
Mr Wilson will stand trial at Manchester Crown Court from 30 March 2026.
A pre-trial hearing has been scheduled for 17 July at the same court.
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