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Six terror suspects in Birmingham questioned for longer | |
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Detectives have been given more time to question six men held in Birmingham as part of an anti-terrorism operation. | Detectives have been given more time to question six men held in Birmingham as part of an anti-terrorism operation. |
They are being held on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism in the UK. | They are being held on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism in the UK. |
West Midlands Police now have until around midnight on Sunday to charge or release the men or apply for more time. | West Midlands Police now have until around midnight on Sunday to charge or release the men or apply for more time. |
The suspects, aged 25 to 32, were arrested on Sunday night and Monday morning as part of a major pre-planned operation involving police and MI5. | The suspects, aged 25 to 32, were arrested on Sunday night and Monday morning as part of a major pre-planned operation involving police and MI5. |
On Monday, specialist teams searched their homes along with seven other properties in Birmingham - six domestic and one commercial. Computer equipment was removed and is being examined. | On Monday, specialist teams searched their homes along with seven other properties in Birmingham - six domestic and one commercial. Computer equipment was removed and is being examined. |
Officers are continuing to search properties in the area and remain at 10 out of the 14 premises that were raided. | Officers are continuing to search properties in the area and remain at 10 out of the 14 premises that were raided. |
The arrests are considered to be the most significant this year, BBC home affairs correspondent Danny Shaw said. | The arrests are considered to be the most significant this year, BBC home affairs correspondent Danny Shaw said. |
It is understood the investigation relates to suspected Islamist extremism, but it is not thought an attack or threat was imminent. | It is understood the investigation relates to suspected Islamist extremism, but it is not thought an attack or threat was imminent. |
A 22-year-old woman held on suspicion of failing to disclose information contrary to the Terrorism Act 2000 has been bailed. | A 22-year-old woman held on suspicion of failing to disclose information contrary to the Terrorism Act 2000 has been bailed. |