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21/03/2013
60% Increase In Terrorism Arrests In 2012
New Home Office figures have revealed that the number of arrests in connection with terrorism rose by 60% in the year to September 2012.
During that period a total of 245 people were held on suspicion of terrorism-related offences, compared with 153 in the previous 12 months.
Of those arrested, 45 - or 18% - were charged with a related offence.
Other figures show that on September 30, 2012, one hundred and thirty four people were in prison for terrorism-related and extremist offences.
Of those, 10 were convicted and 25 are still awaiting trial.
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During that period a total of 245 people were held on suspicion of terrorism-related offences, compared with 153 in the previous 12 months.
Of those arrested, 45 - or 18% - were charged with a related offence.
Other figures show that on September 30, 2012, one hundred and thirty four people were in prison for terrorism-related and extremist offences.
Of those, 10 were convicted and 25 are still awaiting trial.
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