Britain Sending Troops to Syria to Join Rebel War on Damascus

London secret services have sent tens of British citizens to Syria to help rebel and terrorist groups in their fight against the Damascus government.

A former HSBC bank clerk is among as many as 50 British men fighting in Syria alongside rebels and terrorist groups. The men, predominantly of South Asian and North African backgrounds, are understood to have joined the Syrian terrorist groups since the battle began last year, according to security sources. The bank clerk, from Birmingham, is understood to have travelled to Syria earlier this year, about 12 months after leaving his job at HSBC, the Sunday Times reported. In addition to the former bank worker, a man in his early thirties of Pakistani origin, the Britons are understood to include an NHS doctor. In June, Daily Start reported that the British defense chiefs had drawn up secret plans to start covert military operations in Syria. The report said SAS troops and MI6 agents were in Syria ready to help armed rebels and terrorist groups if civil war breaks out as - expected this weekend. They also had hi-tech satellite computers and radios that could instantly send back photos and details of Assad's forces as the situation develops. Whitehall sources said it was vital they could see what was happening on the ground for themselves. "And if civil war breaks out the crack troops are on hand to help with fighting, said the ­insider," the report said. British Foreign secretary William Hague has refused to rule out using military action against the Syrian government