Armed police swoop on suspected north London terrorist

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Armed police have swooped on an 18-year-old man suspected of preparing acts of terrorism.

Counter-terrorism officers swarmed on a north London street at 00:10 BST on Friday.

The suspect was taken to a south London police station by the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command. He remains in custody.

It is understood the arrest is not linked to Saturday's forthcoming royal wedding in Windsor.

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