Terror suspect denies sharing Prince George’s details online

 A suspected terrorist has appeared in court accused of sharing a photograph of Prince George and details of his school online.

Husnain Rashid is accused of encouraging terrorism with a photograph of Prince George, along with the address of his school, and a black silhouette of a jihad fighter and a message “even the royal family will not be left alone”. The charge alleges he “published statements which intended members of the public to be directly or indirectly encouraged to commit, prepare or instigate acts of terrorism”.

Mr Rashid, 32, of Nelson, Lancashire, who is accused of being an Isil supporter, pleaded not guilty to three counts of engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts, a count of encouraging terrorism and two counts of dissemination of a terrorist publication at Woolwich Crown Court.

Mr Rashid is also said to have had a map of Sixth Avenue in New York and a message stating: “New York Hallowe’en Parade. Have you made your preparations? The Countdown begins.”

A provisional trial date has been set for May 14.