Undercover Agent Testifies on Alleged Plot to Attack Jewish Communities in Manchester

Overview

• An operative known as Farouk continued his 12th day of evidence at Preston Crown Court, presenting recordings the jury was told captured pledges to die and threats of violence.
• The court heard that on the day weapons were expected to enter via Dover, a message attributed to Walid Saadaoui said they were going to kill a lot of Jews, with Farouk testifying he believed the defendant was sincere.
• Prosecutors showed surveillance placing Saadaoui and co‑accused Amar Hussein at the White Cliffs of Dover using binoculars to watch the port after an overnight stay nearby.
• Police arrested Saadaoui on May 8, 2024, in the car park of The Last Drop hotel near Bolton, where officers found two assault rifles, a semi‑automatic pistol and nearly 200 rounds, with the Crown alleging more firearms and about 700 extra rounds were expected.
• The jury was told Saadaoui threatened to slaughter a supposed corrupt border contact if a scan occurred, while the defence argues he was pressured and intended to sabotage the plan; all three defendants plead not guilty.