21-year-old woman arrested by counter-terror police

A 21-year-old British woman was arrested today by counter-terror police at Luton Airport after landing on a flight from Istanbul, Scotland Yard said.

Scotland Yard said the 21-year-old was detained at 11.15 this morning after landing on a flight from Istanbul.

She was arrested on suspicion of preparation of acts of terrorism and is currently in custody at a police station in South London.