Officer arrested on suspicion of terror offence bailed

A close up of the Gloucestershire Constabulary badge on a police car door which has blue and yellow hi-vis chequering. The badge includes the "Charles Royal" emblem and a crown.
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The officer has been suspended from all duties by Gloucestershire Police

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A police officer arrested on suspicion of a terrorism offence has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

The Gloucestershire Police officer was arrested on Tuesday by Counter Terrorism Policing South West, and he has been suspended from all duties by the force.

The officer is suspected of providing support online for a proscribed organisation contrary to Section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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