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Terror police arrest Birmingham man after 'suspicious items' found Terror police arrest Birmingham man after 'suspicious items' found
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A Birmingham man has been arrested on suspicion of the "commission, preparation or instigation" of acts of terrorism.A Birmingham man has been arrested on suspicion of the "commission, preparation or instigation" of acts of terrorism.
The man, 27, was detained on Sunday after "suspicious items" were found at his home in Naseby Road, police said.The man, 27, was detained on Sunday after "suspicious items" were found at his home in Naseby Road, police said.
Houses in the street were temporarily evacuated while West Midlands Police, the fire service and army officers conducted safety checks on the items.Houses in the street were temporarily evacuated while West Midlands Police, the fire service and army officers conducted safety checks on the items.
Police said there was no immediate risk to the public.Police said there was no immediate risk to the public.
The house, in the Alum Rock area of the city, will remain cordoned off until tomorrow while searches are under way. The house, in the Alum Rock area of the city, will remain cordoned off until Monday while searches are under way.
Officers had originally arrested the man on suspicion of "going equipped" and possession of an offensive weapon at 01:20 BST.Officers had originally arrested the man on suspicion of "going equipped" and possession of an offensive weapon at 01:20 BST.
He was then arrested of suspicion of terror offences on Sunday afternoon following the house search.He was then arrested of suspicion of terror offences on Sunday afternoon following the house search.
Detectives from the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit have until Tuesday morning to question the man.Detectives from the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit have until Tuesday morning to question the man.