(BBC) A north London teenager has appeared in court accused of planning an Islamic State-inspired terror attack.
Al-Arfat Hassan, 19, is charged with preparing terrorist acts and collecting information useful to a terrorist.
Mr Hassan, of Enfield, is alleged to have downloaded an Islamic State video that gave instructions on how to make a bomb and kill people with knives.
He is also accused of purchasing weapons and obtaining chemicals for making explosives, the court heard.
During a brief hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, Mr Hassan spoke only to provide his personal details.
