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Five arrested during terror raids | Five arrested during terror raids |
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Five men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act after raids in Manchester and Bolton. | Five men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act after raids in Manchester and Bolton. |
Police said armed officers were not used in the operation, which took place at about 0400 GMT. | Police said armed officers were not used in the operation, which took place at about 0400 GMT. |
The raids took place in Manchester on Stockport Road in Levenshulme, Victoria Terrace in Longsight and Bowdon Avenue in Fallowfield. | The raids took place in Manchester on Stockport Road in Levenshulme, Victoria Terrace in Longsight and Bowdon Avenue in Fallowfield. |
A property on Willows Lane in Deane, Bolton, and a property in Stalybridge were also raided. | A property on Willows Lane in Deane, Bolton, and a property in Stalybridge were also raided. |
Further arrests could follow later. | Further arrests could follow later. |
About 40 officers were involved and the raids which were related to an alleged overseas threat, police said. | About 40 officers were involved and the raids which were related to an alleged overseas threat, police said. |
There was no imminent terrorist danger to the Greater Manchester area. | There was no imminent terrorist danger to the Greater Manchester area. |
Those living in nearby communities would see a "high-profile police presence" during the day and would be able to discuss issues with officers, said police. | Those living in nearby communities would see a "high-profile police presence" during the day and would be able to discuss issues with officers, said police. |
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