Men arrested in terror probe freed with no charges

Four men were arrested earlier this month in Huddersfield, Leeds, Derby and West Bromwich

Four men who were arrested in West Yorkshire and the Midlands on suspicion of terrorism offences have been released without charge, police have said.

The men were arrested on 5 September in Huddersfield, Leeds, Derby and West Bromwich on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation, or instigation of acts of terrorism.

Counter Terrorism Policing North East (CTPNE) said there were "no grounds to charge these men with any offences".

Det Ch Supt James Dunkerley, from CTPNE said: "Please be reassured there is also no evidence to suggest a threat to the UK in connection with our ongoing investigation."

During the investigation, searches were conducted at properties in Leeds, Huddersfield, Derby, West Bromwich and Hounslow in west London, police said.

A 49-year-old man from London was released without charge on Friday, while a 33-year-old man from Leeds, a 31-year-old man from Huddersfield and a 34-year-old man from Derby were released without charge on Tuesday afternoon, according to CTPNE.

Det Ch Supt Dunkerley said: "Public safety remains our priority at all times, and we will continue to work with our partners and policing colleagues to act on any information which could indicate terrorist-related activity."

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