Man linked to ‘Beatles’ terror group faces trial

A man previously linked to the Islamist terror cell known as “the Beatles” could face a UK trial in February.

Aine Leslie Davis, 38, appeared at the Old Bailey via video link from HMP Belmarsh yesterday for a preliminary hearing after being arrested at Luton airport last month.

He is charged with possession of a firearm and for funding terrorism between 2013 and 2014.

He reportedly denied being part of the “Beatles cell” that tortured and beheaded Western hostages in Syria.

A plea and trial preparation hearing will take place on Dec 23 and a provisional trial date was fixed for Feb 27.