Speakers’ Corner: Man admits Hyde Park gun attack plot

(BBC) A man has admitted preparing to murder a Christian preacher at Hyde Park’s Speakers’ Corner in a terrorist attack.

Edward Little, 21, from Brighton, was carrying £5,000 with which he hoped to purchase a firearm, a passport and two phones when he was arrested last year.

It was alleged his intended target was Hatun Tash, who regularly argued with other speakers, and her camera crew, as well as any police or soldiers.

He pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey by video link from Belmarsh jail.

Earlier this year, Little, of Pelham Street, denied preparing to commit acts of terrorism, but changed his plea and admitted the charge on Friday.

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