British ‘Beatle’ terrorist given life sentence over deaths of Western hostages

British ‘Beatle’ terrorist given life sentence over deaths of Western hostages (ITV/PA)

A member of the so-called Islamic State terror cell known as The Beatles has been jailed for life after admitting his role in the murder of US hostages in Syria.

Alexanda Amon Kotey, 38, originally from Paddington, London, showed no emotion as judge Thomas Selby Ellis delivered his verdict at Alexandria District Court, Virginia, while members of his victims’ families watched on.