Alleged fourth ‘IS Beatle’ charged with terrorism offences

(BBC) A man who was alleged to be a member of an IS terror cell nicknamed the Beatles has been remanded in custody.

Aine Davis is charged with offences including possession of a firearm for a purpose connected with terrorism and charges related to funding terrorism.

The 38-year-old appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, London, on Thursday. He has denied being part of the cell.

He was arrested at Luton Airport, Bedfordshire, after being deported to England by Turkey on Wednesday.

He is charged with having:

  • Between 13 and 16 January 2014, invited another to provide money intending that it should be used for terrorism purposes, contrary to section 15 of the Terrorism Act 2000

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