![FILE PHOTO: A combination picture shows Alexanda Kotey and Shafee Elsheikh, who the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) claim are British nationals, in these undated handout pictures in Amouda, Syria released February 9, 2018. Syrian Democratic Forces/Handout via REUTERS - ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY/File Photo](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/M6CKEMG5KOIOWYPZKJ7TGY3PU4.jpg?smart=true&auth=d9cb2184414a94a0fac17da22904d32ccac35998705adc3469af2cd2febe178c&width=400&height=225)
Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh, two alleged members of an ISIS assassination squad dubbed 'The Beatles' by their captors. Reuters
Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh, two alleged members of an ISIS assassination squad dubbed 'The Beatles' by their captors. Reuters
Brother of beheaded hostage to give evidence against ISIS ‘Beatles’
El Shafee Elsheikh, 32, and Alexanda Kotey, 36, from West London, appeared by videolink in a US court on Friday
Jack Dutton
12 October, 2020