Two men arrested in east London on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences as part of an ongoing investigation, police have said.
The Metropolitan Police said its Counter Terrorism Command detained a 30-year-old man in east London on 8 February on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, under section 41 of the Terrorism Act (TACT) 2000.
He remains in custody after officers were granted a warrant of further detention at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
As part of the same investigation, officers arrested another man, also aged 30, under Section 38B of the Terrorism Act 2000 last Thursday 10 February.
He was released under investigation pending further inquiries.
Scotland Yard added that two properties in east London have been searched by officers.
There is not believed to be any imminent threat to the public and the investigation is ongoing, the force added.
Source: iNews
