14/10/2013

Four Arrested Under The Terrorism Act

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000 (Section 41- 1B).

MPS Counter Terrorism Officers are currently searching six addresses following a pre-planned intelligence operation on Sunday.

They were all taken to a south London police station and remain in custody.

Two men, both 25-years-old, were arrested in a car in Mansell Street, E1 after Hatton Rounds were discharged.

One man, 28-years-old, was arrested at a premises in Westbourne Grove, W2.

The fourth man, 29, was arrested in Peckham Hill Street, SE15.

Searches under the Terrorism Act 2000 are being carried out at six addresses in London. These searches are ongoing.

Two vehicles are also being searched.

(CD/IT)

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