Islamic State: Aine Davis charged with terror offences after arrest in UK

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A man accused of being the fourth member of an Islamic State cell known as the Beatles has been charged with terror offences.

Aine Leslie Davis, 38, was arrested at Luton airport on Wednesday evening after being deported to the UK from Turkey.

He has been charged with terrorism offences in 2014 and possession of a firearm for a purpose connected with terrorism, the Crown Prosecution Service said.

He will appear at Westminster magistrates court on Thursday.

A Metropolitan police spokesperson said: “A 38-year-old man has been charged with various terrorism offences following an investigation by the Met’s counter-terrorism command.

“Aine Leslie Davis, of no fixed address, was charged with offences contrary to sections 15, 17 and 57 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

“He has been remanded in police custody and is due to appear at Westminster magistrates court later this morning.

“On Wednesday 10 August, officers from the Met’s counter-terrorism command arrested a 38-year-old man at Luton airport after he arrived into the UK on a flight from Turkey.

“He was taken to a south London police station and subsequently charged with the above offences.”

A spokesperson for the CPS special crime and counter-terrorism division said: “The CPS authorised the Metropolitan police to charge Aine Leslie Junior Davis for terrorism offences in 2014, and after being deported to England by Turkish authorities he has been arrested at Luton airport following his return to the UK.

“Mr Davis, 38, has been charged with terrorism offences and possession of a firearm for a purpose connected with terrorism.

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Mr Davis are active and that he has the right to a fair trial.”