Radical Muslim student jailed for three and a half years
A radical Muslim student who wanted the black flag of the Islamic State to fly over Downing Street has been jailed for three and a half years.
Radical student guilty of planning to join Syrian rebels
A radical Muslim student who aspired to fly the Islamic State over Downing Street, has been found guilty at the Old Bailey of planning to join rebel fighters in Syria.
David Souaan, 20, was accused of preparing for terrorist act in the country around the time he was stopped at Heathrow Airport in May.
The prosecution claimed he was returning to fight the jihadist cause after visiting for the same reason in December last year.
However, Souaan denied the allegations, saying his previous visit was to collect belongings of his grandfather.
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