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Published 18:20 IST, December 28th 2019

UK police arrest 21-year-old man suspected of terrorism plan

British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of preparing an extremist act.

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British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 21-year-old man on suspicion of preparing an extremist act.

The suspect was arrested Saturday morning at a residence in east London.

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Police say he is being questioned on suspicion of the “commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.”

The property where he was arrested is being searched by police.

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The man has not been charged or identified. Police did not provide any details about the suspect's actions.

18:20 IST, December 28th 2019