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Five arrested during terror raids | Five arrested during terror raids |
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Five men, aged between 26 and 52, have been arrested under the Terrorism Act after raids in Greater Manchester. | |
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 on Rydal Walk in Stalybridge were also raided. | |
'No imminent danger' | |
The 26-year-old man was arrested at a hotel near Heathrow Airport. | |
No arrest was made at Stockport Road in Levenshulme, but the address is being searched. | |
Further arrests could follow later. | Further arrests could follow later. |
About 40 officers were involved and the raids were related to an alleged overseas threat, police said. | |
There was no imminent terrorist danger to the Greater Manchester area, they added. | |
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. |