Man Feared ‘Chinese Communist System’ During Pandemic and Wanted to Topple UK Government, Court Told

Man Feared ‘Chinese Communist System’ During Pandemic and Wanted to Topple UK Government, Court Told
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A terror suspect who believed a “Jewish elite” dominated British politics, plotted to “topple the government” by attacking communications infrastructure such as mobile phone masts, a trial at Birmingham Crown Court has heard.

Oliver Lewin, 38, from Coalville, Leicester, denies preparing terrorist acts, including carrying out reconnaissance of targets, including a transmitter at Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham, purchasing equipment and tools, and seeking to recruit accomplices.

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