A man accused of possessing instruction manuals on making weapons and killing techniques has appeared in court. Pawel Golaszewski, 33, from Leeds, faces six charges under the Terrorism Act.

He is charged with “possession of a document or record containing information of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism”.

The charges allege that Golaszewski was found with copies of 21 Silent Techniques of Killing by Master Hei Long, The Anarchist Cookbook and The Big Book of Mischief on 23 February in Leeds. It is also alleged that he had in his possession the Improvised Munitions Handbook, Murder Inc, The Book by Jack the Rippa, and Minimanual Of The Urban Guerilla, by Carlos Marighella.

Golaszewski appeared at Westminster magistrates court on Saturday. Assisted by an interpreter, he spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address, and that his nationality was Polish.

Golaszewski’s lawyer, Frances Hertzog, indicated not-guilty pleas on his behalf and made no application for bail.

He was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on 15 March.