A shocking video showing a Muslim convert pledging allegiance to the so-called Islamic State before he was arrested for plotting a terror attack has been played in court.

Lewis Ludlow is being sentenced at the Old Bailey for plotting to kill hundreds of people outside a Disney store on London's Oxford Street.

The 26-year-old planned to hire a van and run down pedestrians on Oxford Street, and researched other targets including Madame Tussaud's and St Paul's Cathedral.

Lewis Ludlow pledges allegiance to Isis

He was arrested after police searched his home in Warren Wood Road in Rochester last April.

In the video, Ludlow calls himself The Eagle and describes how he "grew up amongst you" and "learnt your culture, your ways of life and your disgusting debauchery".

He adds: "There is nothing between us but animosity and hatred.

"Therefore I pledge allegiance to Islamic State, we love death as much as you love life.

"I have nothing for this country of Britain. I spit on your citizenship, your passport, you can go to hell with that."

Ludlow had been charged with two counts of engaging in conduct in preparation for acts of terrorism.

That is contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006. He also faced one count of arranging funds or property for the purposes of terrorism contrary to Section 17 of the Terrorism Act.

In August, he pleaded guilty to one act of terrorism and the other act of terrorism is to remain on file.

He also pleaded guilty to the count of arranging funds for terrorism.

Sentencing at the Old Bailey could last a few days.