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| Four arrested after terror raids | Four arrested after terror raids |
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| Four men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act after raids in Manchester and Bolton. | Four men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act after raids in Manchester and Bolton. |
| Greater Manchester Police have said armed officers were not used in the operation, which took place at about 0400 GMT. | Greater Manchester Police have said armed officers were not used in the operation, which took place at about 0400 GMT. |
| About 40 officers were involved in the raids on three addresses in Manchester and one in Bolton and more arrests could follow later, police said. | |
| The arrests were related to an alleged overseas threat. | |
| There was no imminent terrorist danger to the Greater Manchester area, police said. | |
| Those living in nearby communities will see a "high-profile police presence" during the day and will be able to discuss issues with officers, said police. |