A former soldier accused of terrorism offences was unable to attend a hearing in his case because he is self-isolating on remand in prison, a court heard.
Former British soldier Daniel Burke is accused of wanting to fight against so-called Islamic State alongside Kurdish militia in Syria.
The 32-year-old ex-Paratrooper, of Amberwood Drive, Baguley, Wythenshawe, is being held in custody after being charged with three terror offences.
It is alleged that between October 7 and November 5 last year, he engaged in conduct with the intention to assist another person to commit, prepare or instigate an act of terrorism.
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