A man accused of threatening serious harm and death with an imitation AK-47 assault rifle in a social media video viewed 1.4 million times, has denied the charges against him.
Habeeb Khan pleaded not guilty at Birmingham Crown Court to a charge of possessing an imitation AK-47 between August 4 and 6 with intent to cause “members of the EDL” (English Defence League) to believe unlawful violence would be used against them.
Khan, 49, of Sparkbrook, Birmingham, also denied sending a threatening communication between the same dates in a video uploaded to X, formerly Twitter.
Khan, dressed in a round-necked grey sweater, spoke only to enter his pleas and confirm his name.
Adjourning the case, Judge Drew said: “These matters need to be dealt with speedily.
“I am adjourning your case. The trial is going to take place on November 18 and I have given directions in relation to your trial.
“In the meantime you are remanded in custody.”
