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Mosque blast terror suspect released | Mosque blast terror suspect released |
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One of two Ukrainian men held over bomb attacks near three mosques has been released without charge. | One of two Ukrainian men held over bomb attacks near three mosques has been released without charge. |
The 22-year-old was arrested by detectives investigating explosions near mosques in Walsall, Wolverhampton and Tipton between 22 June and 12 July. | The 22-year-old was arrested by detectives investigating explosions near mosques in Walsall, Wolverhampton and Tipton between 22 June and 12 July. |
Another man, aged 25, is still being questioned about the explosions and the murder of 82-year-old Mohammed Saleem. | Another man, aged 25, is still being questioned about the explosions and the murder of 82-year-old Mohammed Saleem. |
He was arrested under the Terrorism Act and on Saturday police were given an extra seven days to question him. | He was arrested under the Terrorism Act and on Saturday police were given an extra seven days to question him. |
Police said Mr Saleem's death formed part of the wider West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit investigation. | |
'Ensure public safety' | 'Ensure public safety' |
The grandfather of 22 was stabbed in the back in Green Lane, Small Heath, in Birmingham, on his way home after attending prayers at his local mosque in April. | The grandfather of 22 was stabbed in the back in Green Lane, Small Heath, in Birmingham, on his way home after attending prayers at his local mosque in April. |
West Midlands Police said further searches in connection with Mr Saleem's killing have begun in the area of Green Lane and Great Wood Road. | West Midlands Police said further searches in connection with Mr Saleem's killing have begun in the area of Green Lane and Great Wood Road. |
Forensic tests are being carried out at the Delcam industrial unit off Talbot Way, Small Heath, where the man still being questioned was arrested. | Forensic tests are being carried out at the Delcam industrial unit off Talbot Way, Small Heath, where the man still being questioned was arrested. |
Delcam's chief executive Clive Martell confirmed the suspect, who is a student at university in Ukraine, began a temporary work placement with the company on 24 April. | |
Mr Martell said: "Everyone at Delcam is deeply shocked and saddened by the events that have unfolded over the last few days. | |
"These arrests are unconnected to [the student's] involvement with Delcam and we are cooperating fully with police inquires which are ongoing." | |
Police cordons were expected to be lifted in Tipton and Wolverhampton on Monday. | Police cordons were expected to be lifted in Tipton and Wolverhampton on Monday. |
Assistant Chief Constable Marcus Beale said: "I appreciate that there has been significant disruption whilst experts search each of the affected locations, but equally I hope that people understand the need to both ensure public safety whilst conducting a thorough investigation." | Assistant Chief Constable Marcus Beale said: "I appreciate that there has been significant disruption whilst experts search each of the affected locations, but equally I hope that people understand the need to both ensure public safety whilst conducting a thorough investigation." |