NEW : The 3 men planned to detonate backpack bombs in crowded areas , the court heard . Comment: The judge told them all to expect life sentences with substantial minimum terms , the police statement said . Ashik Ali , Ifran Khalid and Ifran Naseer wanted to carry out a big attack , prosecutors say . `` These men had dangerous aspirations , '' says prosecutor Karen Jones .
NEW : The 3 men planned to detonate backpack bombs in crowded areas , the court heard . Comment: Ashik Ali , Ifran Khalid and Ifran Naseer wanted to carry out a big attack , prosecutors say . `` These men had dangerous aspirations , '' says prosecutor Karen Jones .