Mr Bradshaw and Mr Liverpool, both of St Stephens Close, Manchester, were arrested in Cullompton, and weapons were found in their car, including a samurai sword, a lock knife and a hammer, Exeter Crown Court heard.

BBC: Joss Stone accused 'wrote diary with death notes'

Two men accused of plotting to murder singer Joss Stone were carrying a sword, a lock knife, a hammer and notes of their intentions, a court has heard.

BBC: Joss Stone murder plot: Accused pair 'had sword'

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