A chemistry teacher from Bolton accused of supporting Islamic State (Isis) in Syria could be facing a life sentence after admitting terrorism offences.
Jamshed Javeed, 30, who taught pupils aged 11-16, admitted he was on the verge of going to the conflict-torn country to fight before he was arrested in December. His family, having noticed a change in his appearance and behaviour, had tried to stop him, even hiding his passport to prevent him leaving the UK, but he told them he wanted to go regardless of their wishes and applied for a new one.
On Monday, Javeed pleaded guilty to two acts of engaging in conduct in preparation for undertaking terrorist acts in Syria, including providing funding and buying equipment to help others to commit acts of terrorism there. Each of the counts carry a maximum life sentence.
Javeed, who appeared in court flanked by two security guards will be sentenced on 12 December.