A man was charged today with plotting a terror attack on the streets of London.

Brustchom Ziamani, 19, appeared in court charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts.

He was arrested on the street in Camberwell on Tuesday with a bag containing a hammer and a knife, a court heard. Both were wrapped in an Islamic flag, prosecutor Mark Dawson told Westminster magistrates court.

Jobless Ziamani, who appeared in court wearing a Call of Duty T-shirt, stood throughout the hearing.

He was arrested by Scotland Yard counter-terror detectives.

The prosecutor said there was material that showed the defendant’s belief in jihad and his desire to go to Syria to fight, but he did not have the means to do so. Ziamani, of Camberwell, understood to be a Muslim convert of Congolese origin, was first arrested in June and bailed.

Police seized his computer and examined three discs of material.

Mr Dawson said he was then arrested on Tuesday at 4.30 pm.

He was remanded in custody by magistrate John Zani.

Ziamani will appear at the Old Bailey next month.