Birmingham Terror attack arrests

West Midlands Police have arrested 6 people over night in Birmingham in an aim to prevent a mojor terror attack.

West Midlands Police have said all were detained on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism in the UK.

The suspects are aged between 25 and 32 and were detained by unarmed officers between 11.30pm and 1am.

A 22-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of failing to disclose information about the suspected plot.

Police are searching the suspects’ homes and seven other properties in the city, including one business premises.

They are being questioned at a police station in the West Midlands. The arrests were in the Moseley, Sparkbrook, Sparkhill, Ward End and Balsall Heath areas of Birmingham.

Assistant chief constable Marcus Beale said: “The operation is in its early stages so we are unable to go into detail at this time about the nature of the suspected offences.

“However, I believe it was necessary to take action at this time in order to ensure public safety.”