Wajid Shah is accused of sending deaths threats to Theresa May and other politicians

Politicians including Theresa May were threatened with death by a man who was sending messages from a phone he hid in his mother's shoe, a court heard.

Wajid Shah, 26, allegedly fired off messages to the then prime minister as well as five MPs and peers other politicians between March and April this year.

Shah is accused of sending threats to Caroline Nokes, Conservative MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Tan Dhesi, Labour MP for Slough, and Mark Lancaster, Conservative MP for Milton Keynes North.

He is also accused of targeting Lord David Blunkett and Baroness Ruth Lister, both Labour peers.

Prosecutors claim the messages were sent on two phones which were hidden under his pillow and inside a shoe belonging to his mother.

Witnesses statements from the politicians will be read to the court during the trial at Southwark Crown Court.

Shah denies the offences and will go on trial at Southwark Crown Court in April next year

Prosecutor Gary Rutter said: 'Two phones were found. One phone found under his pillow and another inside a shoe, the shoe belonged to his mother who does not speak or understand English. It appears both were used to message the complainants.'

Shah, of Slough, appeared at Southwark Crown Court today wearing a light blue shirt.

He entered a not guilty plea and muttered comments under his breath as he was released on conditional bail.

Judge David Tomlinson said: 'Your trial is fixed for 27 April. You are being released on conditional bail, the conditions of which are that you are not to contact any MP from the House of Commons or the House of Lords.

Shah denies six counts of sending a letter, communication or article conveying a threatening message to politicians.