Sandwell teen accused of terrorism pleads not guilty
Amir El-Harith, 18, from Smethwick, West Midlands, appeared via video-link from Belmarsh prison.
Last updated 8th Dec 2023
A teenager accused of terror offences has pleaded not guilty to six charges.
Amir El-Harith, 18, from Smethwick, West Midlands, appeared via video-link from Belmarsh prison at a hearing at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday.
The defendant, wearing a prison-issue grey tracksuit, spoke only to deny three offences of dissemination of a terrorist publication and three of encouraging terrorism.
Another hearing will be held at the same court on February 6 before a trial on March 11, which is expected to last for two weeks.