A ‘Parsons Green bucket bomb copycat terror plot’ was exposed after a landlord evicted two tenants for late rent then found a cache of suspicious materials.
The landlord discovered a bucket with plastic containers taped to the sides, electrical tools, cables and images of assault rifles when going through the home.
He took photos on his mobile phone as evidence and quickly called officials to the residence in Whitefield, Bury, Greater Manchester.
Police arrested Hisham Mohammad, 24, and Faisal Ahmad, 23, in relation to the suspicious materials on June 4.
A ‘Parsons Green bucket bomb copycat terror plot’ was exposed after a landlord evicted tenants for late rent in Bury, Greater Manchester. Pictured: Police outside the home on June 4
The landlord discovered a bucket with plastic containers taped to the sides, electrical tools, cables and images of assault rifles when going through their room
A source told the Sun: ‘The lads hadn’t paid any rent for a few months, so the landlord turned up and had a look around to see if there was any damage.
‘They were begging the landlord to let them stay for just two more weeks, then they said they would leave.
‘A few days later the landlord came back, saw what was inside, took some photos on his phone and went straight to the police.’
Officials believe the materials found in the home were going to be used to copycat the Parsons Green attempted bombing of last September.
When going through the home, police found axes, knives, bear-claws and extremist material supporting the Islamic State on electronic devices, the Sun reported.
Anti-terror police charged Hisham Mohammad, 24, and Faisal Ahmad, 23, in relation to the suspicious materials
Police also found balaclavas, combat gear and camouflage makeup.
Mohammad was charged with preparing for acts of terrorism in the UK, as it’s believed he was planning on targeting police and military buildings or events.
Ahmad allegedly knew about the planned attack and was charged with failing to alert officials about the terrorist plans.
Both appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday and were remanded in custody. They were ordered to appear at the Old Bailey on June 29.
In the Parsons Green plot, Iraqi refugee Ahmed Hassan, 18, planted 400g of explosives on a packed Tube train last September (pictured)
Speaking of the time police raided the home, neighbour Tracey Donnelly, 55, said: ‘It is scary. You don’t expect it to be on your front doorstep.
‘The bomb squad is here, streets have been shut off and people have been evacuated.’
In the Parsons Green plot, Iraqi refugee Ahmed Hassan, 18, was moved by ‘anger and hatred’ when he planted 400g of explosives on a packed Tube train, a court was told at his trial.
The bomb partially exploded and 50 people were injured.
Hassan was jailed for life in March for the attack.