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Birmingham terrorism arrest: Man held in Spanish inquiry Man held in Birmingham in Europe-wide terror probe
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A man has been arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of terrorism offences in connection with a Spanish investigation, police said. A man has been arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of terrorism offences in connection with a Spanish investigation into support for the so-called Islamic State, police say.
A European Arrest Warrant was executed on behalf of Spanish police investigating so-called Islamic State, West Midlands Police said. Five others are being held - four on the Spanish island of Majorca, and one in Germany.
The 44-year-old was arrested by counter terrorism unit detectives at an address in Sparkhill in the city. The 44-year-old man was arrested at an address in the Sparkhill area of the city under a European Arrest Warrant.
The investigation focuses on terrorism material created for online use. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later.
The man will be taken to Westminster Magistrates' Court later to seek his extradition to Spain, police said. The investigation by the Spanish police focuses on terrorism material created for online use.
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