A trial has begun at Preston Crown Court where two men are accused of planning a deadly attack targeting the Jewish community in Manchester. Prosecutors allege that Walid Saadaoui and Amar Hussein acquired firearms and ammunition as part of a plot to cause mass fatalities, with evidence presented that they intended to attack a large gathering and also harm police officers who intervened. The proceedings were disrupted by an outburst from Hussein, who denied the allegations in court. The men are said to have embraced extremist views and prepared themselves to die as 'martyrs' during the attack. Saadaoui's younger brother also faces charges for failing to disclose information about the alleged plot, and all three defendants deny the accusations. The judge instructed the jury to disregard any connection to a recent incident at a local synagogue, emphasizing the need for a fair trial.