Abu Hamza's trial for terrorism charges in New York starts this month



It's first day coincides with the beginning of Jewish holiday Passover



The NYPD fears that the trial may incite acts of terrorism

By Sara Malm and Rebecca Camber

The NYPD is on high alert for potential terrorist attacks as the trial of hate preacher Abu Hamza starts later this month.

The first day of the terrorist’s trial coincides with the beginning of Jewish holiday Passover on April 14.

Speaking to a conference of Jewish leaders in New York on Tuesday, NYPD officials said they are aware that the trial may ‘inspire’ terrorist acts.

Trial fears: Radical Islamist cleric Abu Hamza, seen in a courtroom drawing with his defense attorney Joshua Dratel last month, is due to stand trial on April 14, something which has put the NYPD on high alert

A decade after Abu Hamza was first arrested in Britain on a US warrant for terrorism charges, he is finally due to go on trial in Manhattan.

The hook-handed cleric is facing allegations that he controlled a global network of jihadists.