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Screens hide terror trial witness Bomb plot suspect 'was fanatical'
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A former friend of one of the alleged 21 July bomb plotters is giving evidence under high security. One of the alleged 21 July bomb plotters was a "fanatical" Muslim who spoke of jihad, a former friend says.
Witness Michael Bexhill, appearing at Woolwich Crown Court under a false name, is speaking from behind large screens to protect his anonymity. Muktar Ibrahim would apparently discuss fighting people who were killing Muslims, including the British and Americans, Woolwich Crown Court heard.
Judge Mr Justice Fulford told the jury the measures were in place to help him feel more at ease. Michael Bexhill - a false name - gave evidence from behind a large screen.
Six men deny conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to cause explosions on London's transport network in 2005. Mr Ibrahim is one of six men who all deny conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to cause explosions on London's transport network in 2005.
After being sworn in, Mr Bexhill wrote his real name on a piece of paper which was handed to each of the jurors. Judge Mr Justice Fulford told the jury that the tight security around Mr Bexhill's identity was to help him feel more at ease.
After being sworn in, he wrote his real name on a piece of paper which was handed to each of the jurors, but his true identity has been hidden from the press, members of the public and the defendants.
The reason why it has happened is that the courts are more sensitive than in years gone by Mr Justice Fulford 'Monstrous' screen at trialThe reason why it has happened is that the courts are more sensitive than in years gone by Mr Justice Fulford 'Monstrous' screen at trial
Mr Justice Fulford told them: "You must not in any way hold the fact that there are screens in court and the fact that the witness has asked to remain anonymous...in any way against any of these defendants." Mr Justice Fulford told the jury: "You must not in any way hold the fact that there are screens in court and the fact that the witness has asked to remain anonymous...in any way against any of these defendants."
The court heard the witness, who is in his mid 20s, came to the UK in 2001 to study English in East Sussex.The court heard the witness, who is in his mid 20s, came to the UK in 2001 to study English in East Sussex.
Two years later he moved to London, where he met one of the defendants, Adel Yahya.Two years later he moved to London, where he met one of the defendants, Adel Yahya.
Mr Yahya is on trial with Manfo Asiedu, Muktar Ibrahim, Hussein Osman, Yassin Omar and Ramzi Mohammed. Mr Yahya offered him accommodation at Mr Ibrahim's home, where he lived for three months at the end of 2004.
Mr Yahya and Mr Ibrahim are on trial with Manfo Asiedu, Hussein Osman, Yassin Omar and Ramzi Mohammed.