Dewsbury men arrested in Savile Town counter terror raid

By The Newsroom
Published 3rd Apr 2018, 15:17 BST
Updated 3rd Apr 2018, 16:21 BST
Police activity outside an address in Savile Town, Dewsbury. PIC: PAPolice activity outside an address in Savile Town, Dewsbury. PIC: PA
Police activity outside an address in Savile Town, Dewsbury. PIC: PA
A pair of Dewsbury men have been arrested by counter terrorism police.

Two homes in the Savile Town area of the town are being searched today.

The two men, aged 52 and 21, were arrested by Counter Terrorism Policing North East on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

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They have been detained at a police station in West Yorkshire for questioning.

The force said in a statement: "Two residential addresses in Savile Town are being searched in connection with the ongoing investigation.

"We appreciate local people may have concerns as a result of this activity and we are grateful for their patience and understanding while these enquiries are carried out.

"We would also like to reassure them that the arrests were pre-planned and part of a proactive, intelligence-led investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East. "