Lincoln man quizzed over offences under terror laws

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Fairfax Street, Lincoln
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The arrest was part of a pre-planned warrant, police said

A 34-year-old man has been arrested in Lincoln under the Terrorism Act.

Special branch officers from Counter Terrorism Policing East Midlands detained the man in Fairfax Street at about 06:50 GMT.

Lincolnshire Police said the arrest was part of a pre-planned warrant and the man was being held on suspicion of Encouragement of Terrorism.

Searches are taking place at the property and the man remains in custody.

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