Police given more time to question terror suspects

No "immediate risk" to the public has been identified, according to a senior officer

A court has granted police extra time to question four men who were arrested across West Yorkshire and the Midlands on suspicion of terrorism offences.

The arrests on Friday involved a 31-year-old in Huddersfield, a 33-year-old in Leeds, a 34-year-old in Derby and a 49-year-old in West Bromwich.

Detectives will have until 10 September to question the men on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

Det Ch Supt James Dunkerley, of Counter Terrorism Policing North East, said there was "not believed to be any immediate risk to the public".

"Public safety remains our utmost priority, and we will continue to share more information with our communities as and when we are able," he added.

Police are usually allowed to hold suspects for 24 hours before charging or releasing them.

They can apply to hold people for up to four days for serious suspected crimes, such as murder, and up to 14 days for those arrested under the Terrorism Act.

Officers said the arrests had been "pre-planned and intelligence-led" and a number of properties had been searched as part of the investigation.

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