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Terror raid protest at police HQ | Terror raid protest at police HQ |
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About 120 people are taking part in a protest outside Greater Manchester Police (GMP) headquarters in support of those arrested in terror raids. | |
Five men were arrested on Monday on suspicion of inciting terrorism overseas following raids across Greater Manchester and near Heathrow Airport. | Five men were arrested on Monday on suspicion of inciting terrorism overseas following raids across Greater Manchester and near Heathrow Airport. |
Police were given seven days to question the men, aged 21-62. | Police were given seven days to question the men, aged 21-62. |
A force spokesman said it recognised the community had some concerns regarding the ongoing investigation. | A force spokesman said it recognised the community had some concerns regarding the ongoing investigation. |
He said: "We fully recognise people's right to protest and whenever an event is organised GMP will work alongside the organisers to ensure a safe event." | He said: "We fully recognise people's right to protest and whenever an event is organised GMP will work alongside the organisers to ensure a safe event." |
The raids took place in Longsight, Fallowfield, Levenshulme, Deane in Bolton, Stalybridge and a hotel near Heathrow Airport in the early hours of Monday. | The raids took place in Longsight, Fallowfield, Levenshulme, Deane in Bolton, Stalybridge and a hotel near Heathrow Airport in the early hours of Monday. |