Brighton man denies planning terror attack on synagogue

He's accused of possessing a note detailing an alleged attack

Author: Emily Pennink, PAPublished 4th Aug 2023
Last updated 4th Aug 2023

An 18-year-old man is facing a trial accused of having a note detailing a plan to attack a synagogue.

Mason Reynolds, from Brighton, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday by video link from Lewes prison.

During the hearing, he pleaded not guilty to a charge of possessing an article for terrorist purposes between May 7 and June 27.

The details of the charge allege that he had a "note detailing a plan to attack a synagogue".

Mr Justice Jeremy Baker set a provisional trial at Winchester Crown Court from April 10 2024 with a further hearing on December 8.

Reynolds, of Moulsecoomb Way in Brighton, was remanded into custody.

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