Six arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Terrorism Act.
Terrorism Unit message to residents after Army Bomb Disposal Team called in
Six people were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Terrorism Act this morning (12 December).
Four men from Derby age 22, 27, 35 and 36, a 27-year-old man from Burton on Trent and a 32-year-old woman from London have all been arrested on suspicion of engaging in the Preparation of an Act of Terrorism, contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.
An Army Bomb Disposal Team was called in as a precautionary measure to the Normanton area of Derby. No houses have been evacuated.
In a statement, North East Counter Terrorism Unit said:
Derby’s chief officer has offered his thanks to people in the city for their messages of support in the wake of terrorism-related arrests.
Chief Superintendent Jack Atwal said:
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