Adam Mahmood searched out a video on how to make a terrorist bomb and a sword with a part-made weapon found at his home
Adam Mahmood was found guilty of possessing a terrorism video on how to make a bomb. and police found he had a wall of weapons at his Sheldon home
This is the first photo of a TikTok user from Birmingham found guilty of possessing a terrorism video detailing how to make a bomb.
Adam Mahmood, 20, from Platt Brook Way, Sheldon, was arrested in April last year in connection with sharing extreme terrorism material and his phone was seized.
West Midlands Police officers analysed his mobile and found a 15-minute video which detailed how to make an explosive.
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A jury at Birmingham Crown Court heard evidence he had specifically searched for that video. Other propaganda material including videos of executions were also found on the phone.
And messages were uncovered detailing conversations about making a sword, with a part-made sword found at his home.
Adam Mahmood, aged 20, from Platt Brook Way, Sheldon
A number of weapons were also discovered on a wall when his bedroom was searched including several knives.
Mahmood accepted in police interviews that he wrote the posts and that the weapons found at his home were his, but he denied he was a terrorist.
Jurors deliberated for less than two hours before unanimously finding him guilty of a single count of possessing a recording likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism.
His application for bail was rejected.
A wall of weapons was found at Adam Mahmood’s Sheldon home
Det Chief Supt Alison Hurst, who leads Counter Terrorism Policing in the West Midlands, said: “Videos found on Mahmood’s phone were dangerous and showed extreme violence.
“The instructional video was assessed by an expert who considered the guide was easy to follow even for someone with no previous training in explosive manufacturing and therefore incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands.”
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police added: “Anyone who sees or hears something that could be terrorist-related should act on their instincts and call the police in confidence on 0800 789 321. In an emergency, always dial 999. Visit gov.uk/ACT for more information, including how to report extremist or terrorist content that is online.”
Sentencing was adjourned for a pre-sentence report to be prepared with a hearing expected to take place on November 19.