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Jury out in 7/7 'helpers' trial Jury out in 7/7 'helpers' trial
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The jury trying three men accused of helping the 7 July suicide bombers plan their attacks is considering its verdicts for a second day.The jury trying three men accused of helping the 7 July suicide bombers plan their attacks is considering its verdicts for a second day.
Waheed Ali, Sadeer Saleem and Mohammed Shakil allegedly carried out a two-day reconnaissance mission in London to identify potential targets.Waheed Ali, Sadeer Saleem and Mohammed Shakil allegedly carried out a two-day reconnaissance mission in London to identify potential targets.
The trio, from Leeds, deny conspiring to cause explosions between November 17, 2004, and July 8, 2005.The trio, from Leeds, deny conspiring to cause explosions between November 17, 2004, and July 8, 2005.
The attacks on Tube trains and a bus killed 52 people and injured hundreds.The attacks on Tube trains and a bus killed 52 people and injured hundreds.
The jury began its deliberations on Friday following a three-month trial at Kingston Crown Court, south west London.The jury began its deliberations on Friday following a three-month trial at Kingston Crown Court, south west London.
'Social outing''Social outing'
The jury heard that Ali, 25, Saleem, 28, and Shakil, 33, travelled from Leeds to London with bomber Hasib Hussain on December 16, 2004. They met up with another bomber, Jermaine Lindsay, in the capital.The jury heard that Ali, 25, Saleem, 28, and Shakil, 33, travelled from Leeds to London with bomber Hasib Hussain on December 16, 2004. They met up with another bomber, Jermaine Lindsay, in the capital.
Over two days the men conducted a "hostile reconnaissance" of potential targets, it is alleged.Over two days the men conducted a "hostile reconnaissance" of potential targets, it is alleged.
Seven months later the four suicide bombers detonated rucksack devices packed with explosives on three Tube trains and a bus.Seven months later the four suicide bombers detonated rucksack devices packed with explosives on three Tube trains and a bus.
The three defendants admitted making the trip but said it was an entirely innocent "social outing" and the purpose was for Ali to visit his sister.The three defendants admitted making the trip but said it was an entirely innocent "social outing" and the purpose was for Ali to visit his sister.
Ali and Shakil also deny a second charge of conspiracy to attend a place used for terrorist training.Ali and Shakil also deny a second charge of conspiracy to attend a place used for terrorist training.
It is alleged they were planning a trip to Pakistan to attend a training camp when they were arrested by police in March 2007.It is alleged they were planning a trip to Pakistan to attend a training camp when they were arrested by police in March 2007.
But Shakil and Ali have insisted their intended visit was for religious reasons.But Shakil and Ali have insisted their intended visit was for religious reasons.