Police given more time to question men over Islamic event threat
Summary
Twelve people were arrested in the UK over a suspected right-wing terror threat to an Islamic festival in Suffolk, which caused the event to shut down early. Police have extended the time allowed to question eight of the arrested men under terrorism laws.Key Facts
- The UK Ijtima event, a gathering for Islamic spiritual renewal, was held at Shrubland Hall near Ipswich but ended early due to a credible threat.
- Police received information about a possible threat and declared a major incident.
- Twelve people were arrested on suspicion of terrorism offenses, conspiracy to murder, or assisting an offender.
- Eight men are being questioned under the Terrorism Act with up to seven days allowed for questioning.
- The men arrested range in age from 27 to 42 and were arrested in different parts of England including Surrey, Essex, London, Ipswich, and Greater Manchester.
- Three older men and one woman were released on bail after being arrested on related suspicions.
- Armed officers helped evacuate about 15,000 event guests safely after closing roads around the site.
- The police investigation confirmed the threat was related to right-wing terrorism.
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