This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22290927

The article has changed 8 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Birmingham bomb plotter Irfan Naseer jailed for life Birmingham bomb plot leaders jailed
(35 minutes later)
The ringleader of a Birmingham terrorist cell who plotted an attack to rival the 7 July and 9/11 atrocities has been jailed for life. Leaders of a Birmingham terror cell that planned an attack to rival the 7 July and 9/11 atrocities have been jailed.
The judge at Woolwich Crown Court ruled that Irfan Naseer, 31, must serve a minimum of 18 years for planning a mass casualty suicide bombing campaign. Irfan Naseer, 31, was sentenced to life with a minimum of 18 years, Irfan Khalid, 28, was given 18 years and Ashik Ali was sentenced to 15 years.
The judge said Naseer wanted to turn part of Birmingham into a "little war zone".The judge said Naseer wanted to turn part of Birmingham into a "little war zone".
Ten other members of the terror cell will be sentenced later. Eight other members of the terror cell will be sentenced later.
The group had planned to set off up to eight bombs in rucksacks, using timers to detonate the charges.
'Skilful bomb-maker'
Detectives believe the terror plot is the most significant to be uncovered since the 2006 conspiracy to blow up transatlantic airliners using bombs disguised as soft drinks.
Mr Justice Henriques told Naseer during sentencing: "Your plot had the blessing of al-Qaeda and you intended to further the aims of al-Qaeda."
The trio were found guilty on terrorism charges in February, having been arrested in 2011 amid fears an attack was imminent.
Khalid was sentenced to 18 years with a further five on licence. Ali was jailed for 15 years with five on licence.
The judge described Naseer as a "skilful bomb-maker".
He said: "Clearly nothing was going to stop you, short of intervention of the authorities.
"I have no doubt you would have continued with your plan but for that intervention.
"Many deaths were planned by a determined team of individuals who were fully radicalised and you, Naseer, were their leader.
"No lack of assets, skill or manpower was going to stop you."