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East London college raided in counter-terror operation College in east London raided in counter-terror operation
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A private tuition college in east London was raided as part of a counter-terrorism operation, the BBC has learnt.A private tuition college in east London was raided as part of a counter-terrorism operation, the BBC has learnt.
Siddeeq Academy, in Whitechapel, claims to provide support for parents who wish to educate their children at home.Siddeeq Academy, in Whitechapel, claims to provide support for parents who wish to educate their children at home.
Academy director Mizanur Rahman was one of nine people arrested by officers on 25 September.Academy director Mizanur Rahman was one of nine people arrested by officers on 25 September.
Tower Hamlets Council said it had reported its concerns about the tuition centre to the Department for Education.Tower Hamlets Council said it had reported its concerns about the tuition centre to the Department for Education.
The Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command searched various addresses in London during the raids.The Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command searched various addresses in London during the raids.
Eight men were released on bail until January and one man was charged with breaching a notification requirement under counter-terrorism legislation.Eight men were released on bail until January and one man was charged with breaching a notification requirement under counter-terrorism legislation.
Concerns raisedConcerns raised
BBC London understands that one of the addresses searched was an academy for children as young as five in Whitechapel.BBC London understands that one of the addresses searched was an academy for children as young as five in Whitechapel.
The academy describes itself as an Islamic education and tuition centre and claims to offer supplementary education for children and adults of all ages with an Islamic focus.The academy describes itself as an Islamic education and tuition centre and claims to offer supplementary education for children and adults of all ages with an Islamic focus.
Tower Hamlets Council has no legal duty or responsibility for the centre, but the BBC understands the local authority raised concerns over safeguarding with the Department for Education in July.Tower Hamlets Council has no legal duty or responsibility for the centre, but the BBC understands the local authority raised concerns over safeguarding with the Department for Education in July.
A council spokesperson said: "As local education authority, Tower Hamlets Council has no jurisdiction over non-maintained schools, including academies and private tuition centres.A council spokesperson said: "As local education authority, Tower Hamlets Council has no jurisdiction over non-maintained schools, including academies and private tuition centres.
"The council has reported its concerns about this tuition centre to the Department for Education.""The council has reported its concerns about this tuition centre to the Department for Education."
The Siddeeq Academy and Mizanur Rahman have not commented.The Siddeeq Academy and Mizanur Rahman have not commented.