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| Man arrested in Lancashire following counter-terrorism raid | Man arrested in Lancashire following counter-terrorism raid |
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| A man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act after police carried out warrants at two properties in Lancashire. | A man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act after police carried out warrants at two properties in Lancashire. |
| Police said the 31-year-old man from Nelson was arrested at about 11.15am on Wednesday, on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. He is being held in custody and will be questioned by detectives. | Police said the 31-year-old man from Nelson was arrested at about 11.15am on Wednesday, on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. He is being held in custody and will be questioned by detectives. |
| Two properties are being searched after the warrants were carried out by both Lancashire and counter terrorism police officers. | Two properties are being searched after the warrants were carried out by both Lancashire and counter terrorism police officers. |
| Tim Jacques, assistant chief constable of Lancashire police, said: “I recognise that events like this can cause people to worry and impact on wider public confidence. | Tim Jacques, assistant chief constable of Lancashire police, said: “I recognise that events like this can cause people to worry and impact on wider public confidence. |
| “I want to reassure people that our information and intelligence lead us to believe that there is no immediate threat to local people. | “I want to reassure people that our information and intelligence lead us to believe that there is no immediate threat to local people. |
| “In relation to the threat posed by terrorism, it is critical that the public work with us and remain vigilant. | “In relation to the threat posed by terrorism, it is critical that the public work with us and remain vigilant. |
| “It may be nothing, but if you see or hear anything that could be terrorist-related then trust your instinct and call us in confidence on 0800 789 321, or in an emergency 999.” | “It may be nothing, but if you see or hear anything that could be terrorist-related then trust your instinct and call us in confidence on 0800 789 321, or in an emergency 999.” |
| Two police officers stood at the front of the terraced properties as two marked vans were parked adjacent to the backstreet. | Two police officers stood at the front of the terraced properties as two marked vans were parked adjacent to the backstreet. |
| One of the houses being searched was unoccupied, according to a neighbour who did not wish to be named. She said: “I am shocked that there has been an arrest here because it’s so quiet. I have not seen or heard anything suspicious myself.” | One of the houses being searched was unoccupied, according to a neighbour who did not wish to be named. She said: “I am shocked that there has been an arrest here because it’s so quiet. I have not seen or heard anything suspicious myself.” |