Two held on ‘suspect terrorism’ charges after police raids in east London
Scotland Yard confirm man from east London in court on terrorism charge. Picture: Met Police - Credit: MPS
Two me have been arrested at addresses in east London on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses.
Searches are going on at the addresses and at commercial premises, Scotland Yard has confirmed.
A 27-year-old man was detained under the 2000 Terrorism Act accused of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
A second man aged 21 was arrested at a separate east London address on suspicion of encouraging terrorism and disseminating terrorist publications.
Both men were being held in police custody in south London.
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Officers have been carrying out searches at three east London premises while the investigation continues.
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