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Two men accused of helping the 7 July bombers plan their attacks made calls to tourist bodies on a reconnaissance mission in London, a court has heard.Two men accused of helping the 7 July bombers plan their attacks made calls to tourist bodies on a reconnaissance mission in London, a court has heard.
Waheed Ali, Sadeer Saleem and Mohammed Shakil spent two days with two of the bombers in 2004, the jury heard.Waheed Ali, Sadeer Saleem and Mohammed Shakil spent two days with two of the bombers in 2004, the jury heard.
During the trip Mr Ali and Mr Shakil called the London Tourist Board and the Natural History Museum, Kingston Crown Court was told.During the trip Mr Ali and Mr Shakil called the London Tourist Board and the Natural History Museum, Kingston Crown Court was told.
All three men deny one charge each of conspiring to cause explosions.All three men deny one charge each of conspiring to cause explosions.
'Important period''Important period'
Mobile phone records tracked their movements while they were allegedly visiting potential targets.Mobile phone records tracked their movements while they were allegedly visiting potential targets.
The three men spent time with two of the bombers, Jermain Lindsay and Hasib Hussain, on 16 and 17 December 2004, the court heard.The three men spent time with two of the bombers, Jermain Lindsay and Hasib Hussain, on 16 and 17 December 2004, the court heard.
One issue you may want to consider is whether it [an alleged arson attack] provided a convenient cover for disposing of the car and any secrets that may have been hidden within it Neil Flewitt QC
Neil Flewitt QC, outlining the prosecution case, said: "Their movements and actions over that important two-day period must be considered against the background of what, we suggest, was a commitment to strike at those who they considered to be the enemies of Islam wherever they might be."Neil Flewitt QC, outlining the prosecution case, said: "Their movements and actions over that important two-day period must be considered against the background of what, we suggest, was a commitment to strike at those who they considered to be the enemies of Islam wherever they might be."
Mr Flewitt said mobile phone calls made by the three defendants and Hussain could be traced down the M1 from Leeds on the morning of 16 December.Mr Flewitt said mobile phone calls made by the three defendants and Hussain could be traced down the M1 from Leeds on the morning of 16 December.
He said calls made in London by Mr Ali included to Lindsay, who was still in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. He said received calls made in London by Mr Ali included Lindsay, who was still in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
Phone records suggested Lindsay left home to meet the others at about 1900 GMT in London. Mr Flewitt told them there was evidence that Lindsay stopped at King's Cross station for at least 40 minutes and called Mr Ali and Mr Shakil.
Mr Flewitt said there was evidence that Lindsay stopped at King's Cross station for at least 40 minutes and called Mr Ali and Mr Shakil.
He said the jury would have to decide whether it was a "coincidence" that Lindsay detonated his bomb on a Tube train from King's Cross towards Russell Square on 7 July.He said the jury would have to decide whether it was a "coincidence" that Lindsay detonated his bomb on a Tube train from King's Cross towards Russell Square on 7 July.
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Mr Shakil's Mitsubishi Carisma car, which incurred a parking charge notice on 17 December, was later reported as the subject of an arson attack. Mr Shakil's Mitsubishi Carisma car, which received a parking ticket on 17 December, was later reported as the subject of an arson attack.
Mr Flewitt told the jury: "One issue you may want to consider is whether it provided a convenient cover for disposing of the car and any secrets that may have been hidden within it."Mr Flewitt told the jury: "One issue you may want to consider is whether it provided a convenient cover for disposing of the car and any secrets that may have been hidden within it."
On 17 December, Mr Ali called the London Tourist Board again and the London Eye. Mr Shakil's phone was used to call London Zoo.On 17 December, Mr Ali called the London Tourist Board again and the London Eye. Mr Shakil's phone was used to call London Zoo.
Mr Flewitt said evidence suggested that the four men who had come from Leeds had returned by 2220 GMT.
The court previously heard that Mr Saleem and Mr Shakil visited the Natural History Museum, the London Eye and the London Aquarium.The court previously heard that Mr Saleem and Mr Shakil visited the Natural History Museum, the London Eye and the London Aquarium.
Four suicide bombers murdered 52 people when they set off bombs on the London public transport network on 7 July 2005. 'No coincidence'
Later, the jury was told how Mr Ali and Mr Saleem flew to Pakistan just days after their visit to London.
They said on their visa application they were visiting relatives, but the journey took place at the same time as two of the 7 July bombers were in the country, prosecutors said.
Suicide bombers Lindsay and Hussain, along with Mohammad Sidique Khan and Shehzad Tanweer, murdered 52 people when they set off bombs on the London public transport network on 7 July 2005.
Mr Flewitt told the court it was "no coincidence that they flew out fairly soon after their reconnaissance trip to London and while Mohammad Sidique Khan and Shehzad Tanweer were still there".
He added that scientist Clifford Todd had "doubts" the four bombers could have "conceived and executed" their plot "completely in isolation, ie without any help of information from any other person".
The jury was told there were a number of links between the three defendants - including DNA, belongings and fingerprints - and two alleged "bomb factories" in Alexandra Grove and Chapeltown Road, both in Leeds.
The hearing continues.The hearing continues.
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