A Leicester pharmacist accused of showing two young children a beheading video on his mobile phone has appeared in court today as his trial continues.

Zameer Ghumra (38), of Harringworth Road, Evington, Leicester, is charged with disseminating a terrorist publication, between January 2013 and September 2014, by playing on his mobile phone a video of a beheading, to encourage the preparation, commission or instigation of an act of terrorism.

The two children – who are both primary school-aged – have given evidence to Nottingham Crown Court.

The children’s mother also gave evidence, telling the court: “They were talking about how it was okay to be a martyr for God by blowing themselves up.

“I couldn’t believe it. I said it’s not okay. They didn’t believe me. They believed what he was telling them.”

Follow the latest from court below: