Man due in court for terror offence

A 43-year-old man has been requisitioned to appear in court in relation to one count of attending a place used for terrorist training contrary to section 8 of the Terrorism Act 2006.

James Matthews, 43 (27.11.74) – a UK national – is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 14 February to be formally charged with attending a place or places in Iraq and Syria where instruction or training was provided for purposes connected to the commission or preparation of terrorism on or before 15 February 2016, under Section 8 of the Terrorism Act 2006.