A British man has been indicted for fighting ISIS in Syria and Iraq, the first time someone who fought against the group has been charged under UK terror laws.
The 43-year-old is charged with having attended a place or places in Iraq and Syria where training was provided « for purposes connected with the commission or preparation of acts of terrorism. »
Matthews pleaded not guilty and spoke only to confirm his identity, according to the Press Association.
On his arrival at the court, he was greeted by a group of supporters, posing for photos with some of them.
In 2015, Matthews was in a Channel 4 documentary called « Frontline Fighting: Brits Battling ISIS, » which profiled British nationals who went to Syria to fight the terror group.
He will appear at London’s Central Criminal Court on March 1, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.
