Police said Mr Cain and Mr Bulger had also been charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and attempted robbery in connection with an attempted robbery that took place at Longsands Lane in Fulwood, Preston, on 26 March 2010.

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The jury was also told Mr Hope had previously been charged with murder.

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Authorities also charged Niazi with denying he had visited Pakistan in 2004, and with having used a false passport.

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