Man detained in Coalville on suspicion of terror offences
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Police said the arrest was "intelligence-led"
A man has been arrested in Leicestershire on suspicion of terrorism offences.
West Midlands Police said the 37-year-old was detained in Coalville under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 earlier.
The force said detectives from its counter-terrorism unit made the arrest with the assistance of officers in Leicestershire.
The suspect remains in custody at a police station in the West Midlands.
West Midlands Police added the arrest was intelligence-led and there was no threat to the public.
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