Twelve arrested over threat to Islamic event
Summary
Twelve people were arrested in the UK over a suspected right-wing terrorist threat to an Islamic event in Suffolk. The event was ended early as a safety precaution, and police are investigating the arrests and related searches across the country.Key Facts
- Twelve people were arrested over a suspected terror threat to the UK Ijtima Islamic event.
- The event took place at Shrubland Hall in Barham, Suffolk, and ended early on Sunday.
- The threat is linked to right-wing terrorism, according to Counter Terrorism Policing London.
- Eight men were detained under the Terrorism Act, with others arrested for conspiracy to murder or aiding offenders.
- One person was released on bail, while others remain in custody.
- Police say there is no believed wider public threat connected to the arrests.
- Officials stressed the importance of standing against hate and staying vigilant since the UK threat level is “severe.”
- Police acted quickly and said they will continue to respond to potential threats regardless of the target.
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