Rhys Edwards and Talan Vincent, both 18, pleaded not guilty on Friday during a hearing at the Old Bailey earlier this week after the pair were accused of planning a terror attack against Jews and Muslims in Cardiff, Wales.
Vincent and Edwards allegedly planned attacks on the Madina Mosque and Cardiff’s Jewish cemetery and a nearby synagogue between October 1 and November 16.
The two Cardiff residents were charged with the preparation of acts of terrorism.
Appearing via video-link from HMP Thameside, both men denied the charges.
Details on the alleged plans to target Welsh Jewry
Prosecutor Christopher Hewertson claimed the defendants researched how to acquire an AR-15 automatic weapon, and wanted to acquire 3D printing equipment to print gun components.
The men were also said to have discussed on Discord acquiring 1000kg of ammonium nitrate explosive.
In the Discord conversations, it was claimed that Edwards openly discussed wanting to kill both Jews and Muslims and spoke on the "superiority of his own race."
A provisional trial date has been set for February 2027.
Edward’s defense claimed the pair were only “rage-baiting” and denied his client had any intent to carry out an attack.
Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb told them “counsel has indicated that both of you deny any acts of terrorism” and said they should “co-operate with your lawyers to prepare your case for trial to make sure that your interests are fully looked after.”