The first man charged in connection with the failed July 21 suicide bombing attacks in London was remanded in custody today.
Ismael Abdurahman, 23, appeared at Bow Street Magistrates Court in Central London charged with failing to disclose information to police about the suspected Shepherd's Bush bomber Hussain Osman.
Ann Faul, solicitor for London bombing suspect, Ismael Abdurahman
In a brief hearing lasting just under 10 minutes Abdurahman spoke only to give his name.
District judge Timothy Workman remanded him in custody until a further hearing on August 11. As he entered the courtroom Abdurahman blew a kiss to two women in Islamic dress who were sitting in the public gallery.
During the hearing he turned and waved to them and smiled.
He mouthed the words: "I'm okay, I'm okay."
Abdurahman, who was wearing a bulky black hooded coat, light blue open necked shirt and dark trousers, sat between two guards in the dock.
Two uniformed police officers stood nearby. The charge against Abdurahman was amended to include the name of Hussain Osman, who is currently detained in Rome.
The court clerk then read out the full amended charge.
It said that "between July 23 and July 28 this year, having information which you knew or believed might be of material assistance in securing the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of Hussain Osman, also known as Hamdi, within the UK for an offence involving the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism, you failed to disclose that information as soon as reasonably practicable to a constable."
Abdurahman did not enter a formal plea but his solicitor Ann Faul said he denied any connections to terrorism.
She said: "I have been instructed to tell the court he is, and will be, vigorously contesting this charge and that he has no involvement in any terrorist activity whatsoever."
Abdurahman was arrested on July 28 in south London.
He faces a maximum jail term if convicted of five years.
He made no application for bail.
Mr Workman told him: "I'm remanding you in custody for one week until August 11."
Abdurahman was not handcuffed during the hearing and as he was led away he waved again to the public gallery.
PA