A terror suspect who believed a “Jewish elite” dominated British politics, plotted to “topple the government” by attacking communications infrastructure such as mobile phone masts, a trial at Birmingham Crown Court has heard.
Oliver Lewin, 38, from Coalville, Leicester, denies preparing terrorist acts, including carrying out reconnaissance of targets, including a transmitter at Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham, purchasing equipment and tools, and seeking to recruit accomplices.
Opening the prosecution case on Friday, Annabel Darlow, KC, said: “By 2021, Oliver Lewin was deeply opposed to the government of the United Kingdom. Mr. Lewin, in fact, stated his goal was to topple the British government. He believed that it was dominated by a Jewish elite who took orders from Israel.”…