SIX men appeared in court yesterday in connection with terrorism charges.

Jewel Uddin, 26, Omar Mohammed Khan, 27, Mohammed Hasseen, 23, Anzal Hussain, 24, Mohammed Saud and Zohaib Ahmed, both 22, appeared via video link at London's Old Bailey.

They are jointly accused of preparing an act or acts of terrorism between May 1 and July 4 this year.

The men, all from Birmingham, face an allegation that they took part in activities including the manufacture of an improvised explosive device, the acquisition of firearms and other weapons, and the purchase of motor vehicles connected with the charges.

The men were remanded in custody ahead of a hearing in January next year.