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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 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. |
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