04/11/2014

26-Year-Old Arrested On Suspicion Of Preparing Act Of Terrorism

A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Cornwall by officers from the South East Counter Terrorism Unit (Sectu) on suspicion of preparing for an act of terrorism.

Devon and Cornwall Police have said that the arrest operation was "pre-planned" and that the suspect is being held under section five of the Terrorism Act.

The arrest is related to the ongoing conflict in Syria, Sectu confirmed.

The investigation is ongoing.

(MH/CD)

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