Man convicted over terror manuals

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A 37-year-old man has been found guilty of hoarding information about setting up terror cells.

Omar Altimimi, of Bolton, was convicted of four counts of possessing computer files connected with the preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism.

The jury at Manchester Crown Court is still deliberating two similar terror charges and money laundering charges.

Members have been sent home for the night and will continue deliberating the remaining charges on Thursday.

Altimimi had denied all knowledge of the material found on his computer and had pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Bomb strategies

He gave no reaction as the guilty verdicts were read out on Wednesday.

During his four-week trial, the jury heard how Mr Altimimi arrived in the UK from Holland in 2004.

Prosecutors alleged that Mr Altimimi created three identities and was collecting terror information on his computer.

The jury convicted him of possessing files relating to an organisational chart for a terror cell, instructions on bomb detonators, instructions on making explosives, and details about chemical explosives and "bombing strategies".

As well as the terrorism charges, Mr Altimimi also denies the acquisition and attempted possession of criminal property.