A Llanaber man has appeared before the Old Bailey in London accused of terrorism offences.

Jac Glyn Pari Edwards, 22, from Llanaber near Barmouth, appeared in court on Friday after he was allegedly found with an IRA manual on his mobile phone.

Edwards is charged with four counts of possessing a record containing information useful to terrorism and one count of purchasing a handgun.

The court heard it is alleged that Edwards was found with four documents which would likely be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, the charges state.

Prosecutor Christopher Amis told a preliminary hearing that this material allegedly included an IRA manual and a manual of urban guerrilla warfare.

Edwards is also accused of purchasing or acquiring a firearm, namely a blank-firing pistol, in June 2024.

The case was sent to Liverpool Crown Court where a preliminary trial date was set for October 2027.

Edwards' next appearance in court will be on 6 November for a plea and trial preparation.