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A soldier has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after a nail bomb was found at a house.A soldier has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after a nail bomb was found at a house.
The 19-year-old man was detained at an army base in Paderborn, Germany, following the discovery of the suspicious device at a terrace house in Salford last week.The 19-year-old man was detained at an army base in Paderborn, Germany, following the discovery of the suspicious device at a terrace house in Salford last week.
He was flown to the UK and questioned by detectives in Greater Manchester before he was released on bail until January pending further inquiries.He was flown to the UK and questioned by detectives in Greater Manchester before he was released on bail until January pending further inquiries.
The counter-terrorism arrest is related to the discovery of the suspicious device at an address in Eccles on 28 November.The counter-terrorism arrest is related to the discovery of the suspicious device at an address in Eccles on 28 November.
Army bomb disposal officers were called to safely remove the device as residents were evacuated to a local school.Army bomb disposal officers were called to safely remove the device as residents were evacuated to a local school.
Police arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of possession of abusive images.Police arrested a 20-year-old man on suspicion of possession of abusive images.
They also revealed they had recovered "several items of literature which could be viewed by some as potentially inflammatory" – reported to be extreme rightwing leaflets.They also revealed they had recovered "several items of literature which could be viewed by some as potentially inflammatory" – reported to be extreme rightwing leaflets.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester police said: "Police have arrested a man in connection with the investigation into a suspicious device found in Salford last Thursday.A spokesman for Greater Manchester police said: "Police have arrested a man in connection with the investigation into a suspicious device found in Salford last Thursday.
"A 19-year-old man was last night arrested on suspicion of section 57 of the Terrorism Act. He has now been bailed until January. "A 19-year-old man was last night arrested on suspicion of [committing an offence under] section 57 of the Terrorism Act. He has now been bailed until January.
"Shortly before 1.30pm on Thursday November 28 a warrant was executed at an address on Mellor Street in Patricroft."Shortly before 1.30pm on Thursday November 28 a warrant was executed at an address on Mellor Street in Patricroft.
"A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of abusive images and was bailed pending further inquiries."A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of abusive images and was bailed pending further inquiries.
"During a search of the property on Mellor Street, a suspicious device was found. A cordon was put in place and a number of residents were evacuated as a precautionary measure. Specialist officers assessed the device and were later able to confirm it was no longer a threat to the community.""During a search of the property on Mellor Street, a suspicious device was found. A cordon was put in place and a number of residents were evacuated as a precautionary measure. Specialist officers assessed the device and were later able to confirm it was no longer a threat to the community."
It is understood the soldier was detained by the Royal Military Police on suspicion of the unlawful possession of explosives, firearms and ammunition. It is understood the soldier was detained by the Royal Military police on suspicion of the unlawful possession of explosives, firearms and ammunition.
An army spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that an individual has been arrested on charges linked to the discovery of a suspicious device in Salford on 28 November 2013.An army spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that an individual has been arrested on charges linked to the discovery of a suspicious device in Salford on 28 November 2013.
"Greater Manchester police is investigating this and it would be inappropriate to comment further during the ongoing investigation.""Greater Manchester police is investigating this and it would be inappropriate to comment further during the ongoing investigation."
The Royal Military Police are said to be working closely with GMP as part of the probe. The Royal Military police are said to be working closely with GMP as part of the probe.
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