Man 'who shared Prince George's school details online' accused of aiding potential terrorists

Husnain Rashid allegedly made the details available in the Telegram messaging app

Prince George (Getty Images)

A man accused of helping potential terrorists by sharing details of Prince George’s school online has appeared in court.

Husnain Rashid, 31, allegedly shared a photo of the young prince and the address of his school on the encrypted messaging app Telegram.

He is also accused of making other posts that could help extremists identify targets in the UK, including stadiums.

Prosecutors told Westminster Magistrates’ Court that Rashid additionally planned to travel to join Isis in its territories in Syria.

Rashid, who was arrested on 22 November by counter-terror police in Lancashire, spoke only to confirm his name and address during the hearing.

He has been charged with one count of preparing acts of terrorism, relating to his alleged aspiration to join Isis in Syria, and one count of assisting others to prepare acts of terrorism with the alleged Telegram posts.

Rashid, of Leonard Street in Nelson, was remanded in custody and is due to appear at the Old Bailey on 20 December.

Additional reporting by PA