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Four people have been arrested in a Syria-related counter-terrorism investigation.Four people have been arrested in a Syria-related counter-terrorism investigation.
Two men, aged 40 and 36, from Sheffield, were held on Wednesday morning on suspicion of an offence under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act, which covers preparation to commit an act of terrorism. Two men aged 40 and 36, from Sheffield, South Yorkshire, were held on Wednesday morning on suspicion of an offence under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act, which covers preparation to commit an act of terrorism.
A 55-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man, from Batley, West Yorkshire, were arrested over suspected terrorist fundraising.A 55-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man, from Batley, West Yorkshire, were arrested over suspected terrorist fundraising.
The arrests were made by officers from the North East Counter Terrorism Unit (NECTU). The four suspects have been taken to a police station in West Yorkshire for questioning, while five properties in Sheffield, Batley and Dewsbury are being searched.The arrests were made by officers from the North East Counter Terrorism Unit (NECTU). The four suspects have been taken to a police station in West Yorkshire for questioning, while five properties in Sheffield, Batley and Dewsbury are being searched.
DCS Clive Wain said: “We understand that people may be concerned following today’s arrests, however we would like to reassure communities that today’s activity is as a result of an ongoing investigation which is intelligence led. DCS Clive Wain said: “We understand that people may be concerned following today’s arrests, however we would like to reassure communities that today’s activity is as a result of an ongoing investigation which is intelligence led. There is no evidence to suggest that communities are at risk.”
“There is no evidence to suggest that communities are at risk.”
The NECTU said in a statement: “Two men from Sheffield aged 40 and 36 have been arrested on suspicion of an offence under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act – preparation to commit an act of terrorism.The NECTU said in a statement: “Two men from Sheffield aged 40 and 36 have been arrested on suspicion of an offence under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act – preparation to commit an act of terrorism.
“A 55-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man from Batley have been arrested on suspicion of an offence under Section 15 of the Terrorism Act – terrorist fundraising.” The unit added: “The investigation is Syria related.”“A 55-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man from Batley have been arrested on suspicion of an offence under Section 15 of the Terrorism Act – terrorist fundraising.” The unit added: “The investigation is Syria related.”
Separately, Scotland Yard said a 23-year-old man was arrested by counter-terrorism command officers in east London on Wednesday on suspicion of “the commission, preparation or instigation of terrorism”. Separately, Scotland Yard said a 23-year-old man was arrested by counter-terrorism command officers at an address in east London on Wednesday on suspicion of “the commission, preparation or instigation of terrorism”.
A spokesman said: “Officers continue to search the address and a second residential address in east London. The man is being detained under schedule 8 of Terrorism Act 2000 legislation. Inquiries continue.”A spokesman said: “Officers continue to search the address and a second residential address in east London. The man is being detained under schedule 8 of Terrorism Act 2000 legislation. Inquiries continue.”