Accused terrorist arrested at Heathrow

A 26-year-old man charged with Syria-related terror offences after he was arrested at Heathrow airport has appeared at the Old Bailey. Ismael Watson is accused of preparing to commit acts of terrorism between 1 January 2016 and 23 February this year contrary to Section 5 Terrorism Act 2006. He was arrested at Heathrow airport after arriving on a flight from Turkey. Watson, who is originally from Liverpool but lived in the West Midlands, appeared in court by videolink. He spoke…