26/09/2014

Two More Men Arrested In Islamist-Related Terrorism Investigation

Two more men have been arrested as part of Islamist-related terrorism investigation, according to the Metropolitan Police.

It comes after the arrests of nine men, including radical cleric Anjem Choudary, on Thursday.

The Met say that two men, aged 33 and 42, were arrested on the M6 near Rugby in Warwickshire.

A number of homes, businesses and community premises have also been searched as part of the investigation.

(MH/CD)

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