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| Man arrested in Bristol over suspected terror offences | Man arrested in Bristol over suspected terror offences |
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| A man has been arrested in Bristol on suspicion of Islamist-related terrorism offences, police have said. | A man has been arrested in Bristol on suspicion of Islamist-related terrorism offences, police have said. |
| The 33-year-old was detained at 23:00 GMT on Monday as part of a planned operation at a flat in Tyndale Court, Imperial Road, in Clifton. | |
| The suspect is being held in custody while searches are carried out at the address. | The suspect is being held in custody while searches are carried out at the address. |
| Police said there was no risk to the public and the arrest was not linked to the London Bridge terror attack. | Police said there was no risk to the public and the arrest was not linked to the London Bridge terror attack. |
| Inquiries were made by detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE), working alongside Counter Terrorism Policing South West, prior to that attack on 29 November, officers confirmed. | Inquiries were made by detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE), working alongside Counter Terrorism Policing South West, prior to that attack on 29 November, officers confirmed. |
| The suspect is being held on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under section 41b of the Terrorism Act (2000). | The suspect is being held on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under section 41b of the Terrorism Act (2000). |
| 'Pre-planned operation' | 'Pre-planned operation' |
| Head of CTPSE Det Ch Supt Kath Barnes said: "At around 23:00, counter-terrorism detectives arrested a man on suspicion of terrorism offences and are currently carrying out searches at a residential property in Bristol. | |
| "This was part of a pre-planned operation. | "This was part of a pre-planned operation. |
| "I would like to thank the local community for their patience whilst we carry out searches and continue our investigation." | "I would like to thank the local community for their patience whilst we carry out searches and continue our investigation." |
| Avon and Somerset Police area commander Supt Andy Bennett said: "I would like to reassure the local community that the arrest was part of a pre-planned operation by the counter terrorism policing network. | Avon and Somerset Police area commander Supt Andy Bennett said: "I would like to reassure the local community that the arrest was part of a pre-planned operation by the counter terrorism policing network. |
| "We will have an increased policing presence in the local area and should anyone have any questions or concerns about this incident, I encourage them to speak to one of my officers." | "We will have an increased policing presence in the local area and should anyone have any questions or concerns about this incident, I encourage them to speak to one of my officers." |