Islamic State supporter ‘hero-worshipped’ mastermind of 2015 Paris attacks, court told Walid Saadaoui is accused of preparing a terrorist attack by making plans for an attack, conducting reconnaissance and arranging the purchase and delivery of firearms.

(Sky News) An Islamic State supporter was said to have “hero-worshipped” the mastermind of the 2015 Paris attacks, a court has heard.

Walid Saadaoui, 38, of Abram, Greater Manchester, is accused along with Amar Hussein, 52, of preparing a terrorist attack by making plans for an attack, conducting reconnaissance and arranging the purchase and delivery of firearms.

Preston Crown Court heard how he paid thousands of pounds to buy six firearms for a terrorist cell planning to attack Jewish people in Manchester.

Saadaoui was arrested by undercover police in a car park in Bolton on 8 May last year as he took delivery of the weapons.

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