Man who entered Manchester mosque with axe also took zip ties and balaclava, court hears

Darren Connor denies possession of offensive weapon in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse

A man accused of entering a mosque in Manchester with an axe, a hammer and a knife also allegedly took in zip ties and a balaclava, a court has heard.

Darren Connor, 55, appeared on Friday at Manchester magistrates court, where he denied possession of an offensive weapon in a public place without lawful authority or reasonable excuse.