Teenager who 'hates the British' had knives, swords and an axe at home as he plotted to commit mass murder, court hears

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 11:15 EDT, 25 September 2026 | Updated: 11:15 EDT, 25 September 2026 A teenager described as 'hating the British' has appeared in court accused of preparing a terror attack.The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is alleged to have plotted to steal a police officer's gun, hijack a car and run people over.He appeared at The Old Bailey on Friday charged with preparing a terrorism act on or before September 11 this year.Setting out the allegations, prosecutor Julia Faure Walker said the teen's home in Nottingham had been searched by police who found a 17cm kitchen knife, throwing knives, pepper spray and other bladed weapons including a sword and an axe.He had also been found in the possession of multiple documents, one of which 'made clear how much he hates the British'. Another 'refers to having joined the true crime community'.Ms Faure Walker told the court: 'He... refers to his hatred of society and British people.'He said he was not like other mass murderers who discriminate by race, gender, religion, et cetera.'Misanthropy is what the prosecution says provides the ideological cause.' The teenager, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared via video link at the Old Bailey (pictured)The court was told the defendant had written about having thoughts of seizing an armed police officer's gun.After 'killing a few people', the document allegedly states, he would then attempt to 'hijack someone's car' and 'run over a few people'.One document states: 'Each and every one of you are pieces of s*** to me. If it is not clear already, I am doing this out of suicidal ideation.' The defendant had told police that he had done 'a lot of research', Ms Faure Walker added.'He said: "I am not going to deny it, I have thoughts of being able to overpower them", she said, referring to armed police officers.'He said he would be wearing a black leather jacket and gave descriptions of what he would be wearing.‘He said he would kill a few people before hijacking someone’s car and running over a few people to continue his attack.‘And he continued in this document: "If humanity is the reason why I cannot live how I want, I might as well hurt them as I do".'The teenager, who appeared via video link from custody, is expected to enter pleas on January 29 next year.He will stand trial at Nottingham Crown Court on April 12.