Leeds: Mohammed Farooq admits pressure cooker bomb charge

At Sheffield Crown Court, Mohammed Farooq denies engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts

A clinical support worker accused of planning terrorist attacks has admitted possessing a pressure cooker bomb "with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property".

Mohammed Farooq, 28, is accused of targeting St James's Hospital in Leeds and RAF Menwith Hill near Harrogate.

At Sheffield Crown Court on Friday, he admitted possessing an explosive substance with intent.

He denies engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts.

Mr Farooq, of Hetton Road, Roundhay, Leeds, was arrested in the grounds of the hospital, where he worked, on 20 January.

A bomb disposal team was called to St James's Hospital in Leeds on 20 January

At a hearing on Monday, he admitted possessing a pressure cooker bomb.

Mr Farooq also pleaded guilty to possessing a document likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism.

He also admits having an imitation firearm with criminal intent and possession of the same imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

Mr Justice Nicholas Hilliard adjourned the case until Tuesday.