A 25-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of long-serving Conservative MP Sir David Amess.

Ali Harbi Ali is also accused of preparing acts of terrorism.

The 25-year-old from north London. was remanded in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

He will appear before the Old Bailey tomorrow for a preparatory hearing.

Ali was wearing a grey tracksuit and thick-rimmed black glasses.

He smiled to his legal team as he entered the court.

He then sat silently throughout the hearing, only speaking to confirm his name, age, and address.

The hearing lasted for just over 13 minutes.