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A man has been arrested under terror laws after reports someone was seen "acting suspiciously" near to a naval base Hampshire. A man has been arrested under terror laws after reports someone was seen "acting suspiciously" near to a naval base in Hampshire.
Police were alerted at 1415 BST and held the man near to the Whale Island naval establishment in Portsmouth.Police were alerted at 1415 BST and held the man near to the Whale Island naval establishment in Portsmouth.
The 38-year-old, from South West England, is currently being questioned in police custody.The 38-year-old, from South West England, is currently being questioned in police custody.
Police said the investigation was in an early stage but did not believe there was any risk to public safety.Police said the investigation was in an early stage but did not believe there was any risk to public safety.
A Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesman said as the man was not on MoD property the matter was being dealt with police.A Ministry of Defence (MoD) spokesman said as the man was not on MoD property the matter was being dealt with police.
Whale Island is home to the shore training establishment HMS Excellent, which prepares personnel for life at sea.Whale Island is home to the shore training establishment HMS Excellent, which prepares personnel for life at sea.