Student set out to join Syria rebels

A radical Muslim student who wanted the black flag of the Islamic State (IS) to fly over Downing Street has been jailed for three-and-a-half years after being found guilty of planning to join rebel forces in Syria.

David Souaan, 20, was convicted in December of preparing for terrorist acts in the war-torn country following a trial at the Old Bailey.

The prosecution said he had visited Syria in December 2013 and was on his way back to fight when he was arrested at Heathrow Airport on May 31 last year.