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Parsons Green attack: Man in court charged with attempted murder | Parsons Green attack: Man in court charged with attempted murder |
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An 18-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder in connection with the bomb attack on a London Tube at Parsons Green. | An 18-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder in connection with the bomb attack on a London Tube at Parsons Green. |
Ahmed Hassan, of Sunbury, Surrey, is also accused of causing an explosion likely to endanger life or cause serious injury on 15 September. | Ahmed Hassan, of Sunbury, Surrey, is also accused of causing an explosion likely to endanger life or cause serious injury on 15 September. |
Mr Hassan confirmed his name, date of birth and address at Westminster Magistrates' Court. | Mr Hassan confirmed his name, date of birth and address at Westminster Magistrates' Court. |
He was remanded in custody and is due at the Old Bailey on 13 October. | He was remanded in custody and is due at the Old Bailey on 13 October. |
The court heard the bomb, which failed to detonate properly, had been packed with knives and screws. | The court heard the bomb, which failed to detonate properly, had been packed with knives and screws. |
Prosecutors said Mr Hassan had intended to kill innocent people because of his "warped political view". | Prosecutors said Mr Hassan had intended to kill innocent people because of his "warped political view". |
A 17-year-old male who was arrested by counter-terrorism officers investigating the attack has been released with no further action, police said on Friday. Two other males had already been released without charge. | |
Two further men, aged 25 and 30, remain in custody. | Two further men, aged 25 and 30, remain in custody. |
Meanwhile, Suleman Sarwar, of Aladdins chicken shop in Hounslow, said his takeaway has received abuse and threats after an employee was arrested as part of the investigation. | Meanwhile, Suleman Sarwar, of Aladdins chicken shop in Hounslow, said his takeaway has received abuse and threats after an employee was arrested as part of the investigation. |
Mr Sarwar said abuse began after the arrest of Yahyah Farroukh, who was not named by police but whose name emerged in the media. He has since been released without charge. | Mr Sarwar said abuse began after the arrest of Yahyah Farroukh, who was not named by police but whose name emerged in the media. He has since been released without charge. |
He said: "The investigation brought Yahyah, his friends, family, place of employment and the wider Muslim community under scrutiny and indignity. | He said: "The investigation brought Yahyah, his friends, family, place of employment and the wider Muslim community under scrutiny and indignity. |
"Once again, the community has received backlash and animosity from the public." | "Once again, the community has received backlash and animosity from the public." |