The sentencing of a man who admitted terror offences and arson attacks in Slough has been postponed again.
Ilyas Akhtar, 20, will now face a mention hearing on June 19 at the Old Bailey.
Previously, Akhtar was supposed to face a mention hearing on June 5 at the same court after his sentencing on April 27 was postponed.
Akhtar had previously admitted to two arson attacks and preparation for terrorist acts.
During a trial on 30 January 2025, he admitted arson attacks at the Slough Ice Arena on May 14 2025 and at Salt Hill Activity Centre on May 31, 2025.
Previously, the court heard that as part of his terrorist preparations between July 1 2024 and May 31 2025, the Akhtar accessed al Qaida material and bought knives and razor blades.
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He researched online for information on weapons and poison, as well as literature about explosive substances and the construction of improvised explosive devices.
Akhtar has admitted gathering parts to make a homemade bomb and visiting British Army barracks in Windsor in preparation for terrorist acts.
He has previously pleaded guilty to possession of terrorist information relating to a video entitled How To Make A Simple Detonator and arson relating to a fire at St Peter’s Church in Slough in April 2025.
Akhtar also pleaded guilty to making a bomb hoax by placing a package containing wires, screws, coins, batteries and phones at Asda Superstore, Telford Drive, Slough, on May 9.
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