Birmingham men jailed for Syria-related terrorism offences

Two men from Birmingham have been jailed after admitting they joined an extremist group fighting in Syria. They are the first in the West Midlands to be sentenced for this type of offence.

Nahin Ahmed, of Farcroft Avenue, and Yusuf Sarwar, of Antrobus Road, both aged 22, were given sentences of 12 years and eight months each as well as extended licences of five years. They will serve two thirds in custody.