NewsUK NewsNorwegian footballer Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, is on trial at the Old Bailey after being accused of travelling to the UK to perform a 'hit' for money.15:29, 10 Jun 2026Updated 15:45, 10 Jun 2026An alleged teenage assassin grinned at police officers and pretended to shoot them with 'finger guns' when an armed unit raided his hotel room in Huddersfield, a court has heard.‌Norwegian footballer Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, is currently on trial at the Old Bailey after being accused of travelling to Britain on March 17 last year to carry out a contract killing for money.‌The talented footballer was allegedly hired by Foxtrot Network, a Swedish organised crime group used by the Iranian regime, the court heard.Article continues belowHe was thwarted when police came to his hotel room and found a semi-automatic pistol, a revolver, and 12 rounds of live ammunition, the court was told.This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌CrimeBreaking NewsPolice