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| Terror arrest close to naval base | Terror arrest close to naval base |
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| 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. |