Doctor remanded on terror charge

12 April 2012

A doctor accused over the failed car bomb attacks in London and Glasgow has been remanded in custody.

Dr Sabeel Ahmed, 26, who worked at Halton Hospital in Runcorn, Cheshire, is charged with possessing information which could have prevented an act of terrorism.

At a hearing at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday, his solicitor, Nadeem Afzal, said his client intends to plead not guilty to the charge. Ahmed, who appeared in the dock wearing traditional white robes, spoke only to give his name, address and to confirm his date of birth during the 20-minute hearing.

The doctor, who is the third person to be charged over the attacks, was arrested in the Lime Street area of Liverpool on June 30.

He is charged under Section 38 of the Terrorism Act with having information which he "knew or believed may be of material assistance in preventing the commission by another of an act of terrorism".

He is the brother of Kafeel Ahmed, 27, who was arrested after a flaming Jeep was driven into Glasgow Airport.

Karen Jones, prosecuting, told the court that the injured man is in an "extremely poor physical state". She added that the charge is connected to the investigation into the two failed car bombs found in central London and the incident at Glasgow Airport.

The court heard that Ahmed holds no tenancy agreement for his home in Ramilies Road in Liverpool, and that he has not applied to extend his working visa.

District Judge Anthony Evans remanded Ahmed, originally from Bangalore in India, in custody.

He said the case will be reviewed at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court next Monday before a committal hearing on August 13.

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