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| Hayle man arrested under Terrorism Act | Hayle man arrested under Terrorism Act |
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| A man has been arrested in Cornwall on suspicion of preparing for an act of terrorism. | A man has been arrested in Cornwall on suspicion of preparing for an act of terrorism. |
| The 26-year-old was arrested in Hayle on Monday night under section five of the Terrorism Act, Devon and Cornwall Police said. | The 26-year-old was arrested in Hayle on Monday night under section five of the Terrorism Act, Devon and Cornwall Police said. |
| Officers from the South East Counter Terrorism Unit (Sectu) - which is led by Thames Valley Police - were also involved in the pre-planned arrest. | |
| Sectu confirmed the arrest was related to the ongoing conflict in Syria. | |
| 'No immediate threat' | |
| Superintendent Jim Pearce, of Devon and Cornwall Police, said: "I would like to reassure the community that this investigation should have very little impact on local residents. | |
| He added the arrest "was not made in response to any immediate threat to public safety in Hayle". | |
| "Our officers will continue to maintain a presence in the area, offering reassurance to the local community," he said. | |
| The arrested man is being questioned at a station in the Devon and Cornwall force area. |