Nottingham Crown Court

Julian Mead appeared at court charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon – namely a hammer – and burglary.

The former PHD student at University of Nottingham arranged for a child to go from the UK to Iraq.

The family of Shawn Seesahai have described their pain at his "senseless" machete murder during a two-day sentencing hearing at Nottingham Crown Court.