Men who plotted to bomb the biggest shopping centre in Kent and kill hundreds of people have been released from prison. The gang are thought to be linked to al-Qaeda.
Waheed Mahmood and Anthony Garcia were put in prisom for life after being found guilty in April 2007 after their plans to use fertiliser-based explosions were uncovered. Three other men were also jailed.
Bluewater in Greenhithe was targeted as well as London’s Ministry of Sound nightclub.
Mahmood, 52, from Crawley, was released from prison in September after being cleared by the Parole Board.
A Parole Board spokesperson said that a panel asked for the release of Garcia and Mahmood, adding: “Parole reviews are undertaken thoroughly and with extreme care. Protecting the public is our number one priority.”