Four Men Held in Terror Probe After East London and Leicestershire Raids
Met Police Secure Extended Detention Warrants
The Met’s Counter Terrorism Command has secured extended detention warrants for four men arrested on Thursday, 9 July. The move allows detectives to keep the suspects in custody as investigations ramp up.
Arrests Over Suspected Islamist Extremist Plot
Working with East Midlands Counter Terrorism Policing, officers arrested a 27-year-old at one east London address, a 31-year-old and a 17-year-old at another east London property, plus a 32-year-old in Leicestershire. All four face suspicion of preparing or instigating terrorism, under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Dog Bite Incident During Armed Raid
The east London arrests were backed by armed officers – no shots were fired, but one suspect was bitten on the foot by a police dog. He was hospitalised and is currently receiving treatment for his injuries. The other three suspects were taken to a central London police station.
Searches Continue as Police Hunt Evidence
- Four addresses searched across east and south London
- One Leicestershire address search completed, another ongoing
- Leicestershire arrest made without armed backup
Police investigations are ongoing as officers work to uncover more about the suspected terror plot.
