A man described as a "Nazi" who allegedly planned to "kill as many migrants as possible" stockpiled petrol bombs and napalm to attack a hotel housing asylum seekers, a court has heard.
Mikka Lee Anderson, 24, is accused of hiding his far-Right ideology behind a "veil of normality" while plotting a terrorist attack. He worked at a factory and lived with his partner and child, Newcastle Crown Court was told.
Anderson is said to have targeted the historic Royal Hotel in Hull, which was being used to house asylum seekers. He also allegedly considered attacking a Labour MP, sharia law courts, and a local imam. The jury heard that Anderson was an "ardent believer in white nationalism," admired Adolf Hitler, and believed that Muslims intended to "destroy the white population."
Prosecutor Adam Birkby told the court that Anderson began conducting "reconnaissance" at the Royal Hotel in the autumn of last year and decided it "would make an excellent target for a terrorist attack." At his home, he allegedly amassed about 20 knives, a crossbow, camouflage clothing, and a gas mask. He also possessed a copy of "The Anarchist's Cookbook," which he used to make Molotov cocktails, napalm, and smoke bombs.
Anderson is accused of trying to recruit others for acts of terrorism, but many reportedly recoiled at his "extreme violence" and his self-declared Nazi ideology. In February, he met with an individual online and outlined his plan to attack the hotel and "kill as many of the migrants who were housed inside it as possible," the court heard. He also mentioned having a crossbow and a device to launch Molotov cocktails through hotel windows.
However, the man Anderson met with, who reportedly held "right-wing anti-immigration beliefs," informed the police of the plans two days later, leading to Anderson's arrest on February 26 as he arrived for work.
During police interviews, Anderson reportedly claimed his discussions about attacking the hotel were "hypothetical" and denied being a Nazi or a racist, though he admitted to being "right-leaning." He is also reported to have told an associate in September 2025, "I am stocking up and preparing for violence… Muslims aren’t here to assimilate, they’re here to take over."
Anderson claimed he had amassed explosives and incendiary devices due to an interest in "survivalism" and "doomsday prepping." The prosecution stated, "The truth is that Mikka Lee Anderson is a terrorist, he is prepared to use serious violence against people and property to intimidate those whom he considers to be his enemies, in order to advance his extreme right-wing ideology."
Anderson denies preparing acts of terrorism and possessing articles for a terrorist purpose. His trial is expected to last eight days.