British man who fought against Islamic State charged with terror offences
Aidan James, 27, has been charged with three terror offences after fighting with the Kurdish People's Protection Units in Syria.
Friday 16 February 2018 14:20, UK
A British father-of-one who fought against Islamic State in Syria has been charged with three terror offences.
Aidan James has previously spoken publicly about fighting with the Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) against Islamic State.
The 27-year-old, from Formby in Merseyside, was arrested at Liverpool Airport on 14 February.
Greater Manchester Police said they had charged him with one count of preparation of terrorist acts and two counts of attendance at a place of terrorist training.
He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later on Friday.