A student caught with weapons and other materials linked to terrorism has launched an Appeal Court challenge to his six-year jail term.

Abdul Rahman, 25, was jailed at Manchester Crown Court last November after he admitted disseminating terrorist propaganda and possessing materials for the purpose of terrorism.

He was a leading member of a group whose headquarters were at a semi in Heywood Street, Cheetham Hill. They went on guerilla warfare training to the Lake District and created videos of themselves to use as tools to persuade others to join them. A jiffy bag containing two combat knives bound for Pakistan was also found at the Cheetham Hill house.

Lawyers representing the Pakistani national took his case to the Criminal Appeal Court in London in a bid to win a reduction in his term.

Barrister Colin Aylott argued the six-year sentence was `manifestly excessive'.

Lord Chief Justice, Lord Phillips reserved judgement and said he would make a ruling at a later date. He said the importance of the decision would have an impact on future sentences.