Muhammad Billal, an 18-year-old from Lancashire, pleaded guilty to planning a gun attack and traveling to Somalia. He researched shooting ranges and attempted to purchase a firearm while gathering information likely to aid terrorist acts. Between February and October, Billal sought advice on discreetly leaving the UK, altered his appearance, and deleted extremist content from his devices. He also bought clothing and equipment necessary for his planned trip and obtained a visa to enter Ethiopia, indicating preparation to cross into Somalia. Billal had previously failed to attend his preliminary hearing and will be sentenced later.
Muhammad Billal, an 18-year-old from Lancashire, pleaded guilty to planning a gun attack and traveling to Somalia, engaging in terrorist preparations and researching weapons.
Billal conducted reconnaissance on shooting ranges, sought to buy firearms, and aimed to leave the UK undetected while deleting extreme Islamic content from his phone.
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