Overview
- Jordan Richardson, 21, was found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism, two counts of collecting useful information, and three counts of distributing terrorist publications.
- Prosecutors said he was arrested last December on his way to work in Howden carrying instructions for making mustard gas and a note calling for mass violence.
- Evidence included extremist posts under an 'Anglo Jihadi' handle, antisemitic statements and a joke about entering a synagogue with a suicide vest, plus references to Meadowhall as a potential target.
- A crossbow bought online was found at his home, and jurors were shown videos including footage posted from the shopping centre and material glorifying violence.
- Counter Terrorism Policing North East said he was inspired by Islamic State propaganda, while the judge ordered pre-sentencing reports and urged him to cooperate as he claimed his conduct was fantasy linked to depression.