Police have been given more time to question two men arrested in Dewsbury on suspicion of terror offences.

The suspects, aged 52 and 21, were held by Counter Terrorism Policing North East on Tuesday on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terror.

Loud bangs were heard in the Savile Town area as officers gained entry to the property.

An address in the West Yorkshire town was still being searched by officers.

A spokeswoman for the unit said: “This morning an extension was approved by the court, giving detectives until April 10 to question the men, aged 52 years and 21 years.”

West Yorkshire Police said it will continue to reassure local residents following the raids and will protect the public. </s> Two men have been arrested in Dewsbury in West Yorkshire on suspicion of a terrorist plot, police have said. 



The men, aged 21 and 52, have been detained on suspicion of “being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000”.

Police said loud bangs would have been heard as officers gained entry to two addresses in the Savile Town area of Dewsbury and they reassured people that this was “part of the method of entry”.

The men have been detained at a police station in West Yorkshire for questioning.

Marianne Huison, West Yorkshire police superintendent for the Kirklees area, said: “I understand our local communities will have concerns about this morning’s police activity but I want to offer my reassurance that we will continue to serve and protect the public of West Yorkshire.

“We work very closely with our colleagues in CT [counter-terrorism] Policing North East and with local partners and we will ensure we maintain these strong links in order to provide a high level of service and delivery to everyone in our community. </s> Image caption Two houses in the Savile Town area of Dewsbury were being searched by police on Tuesday

Police have been granted extra time to question two men arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences.

Counter-terrorism police made arrests as part of searches at residential properties in Dewsbury on Tuesday.

Searches at a residential address in the West Yorkshire town are ongoing.

Police have until 10 April to question the men, aged 52 and 21, arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.

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The men, aged 52 and 21, have been arrested by Counter Terrorism Policing North East on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

The pair have been detained at a police station in West Yorkshire for questioning. Two residential addresses in Savile Town are being searched in connection with the ongoing investigation.

A statement by the Counter Terrorism Unit said: "We appreciate local people may have concerns as a result of this activity and we are grateful for their patience and understanding while these enquiries are carried out.

"We would also like to reassure them that the arrests were pre-planned and part of a proactive, intelligence-led investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North East. Anyone with concerns is asked to contact their local neighbourhood policing team on 101.

"These arrests are not connected to the ongoing CT investigation into malicious communications."

West Yorkshire Police Superintendent for the Kirklees Area Marianne Huison said: "I understand our local communities will have concerns about this morning’s police activity but I want to offer my reassurance that we will continue to serve and protect the public of West Yorkshire.

"We work very closely with our colleagues in CT Policing North East and with local partners and we will ensure we maintain these strong links in order to provide a high level of service and delivery to everyone in our community. Public safety is our utmost concern” </s> Police have arrested two men on suspicion of planning acts of terror.

Loud bangs were heard as Counter Terror officers forced their way into two addresses in Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.

Counter Terrorism Policing North East said men aged 52 and 21 were arrested "on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism".

They have been detained at a police station in West Yorkshire for questioning, and two homes were being searched in connection with the ongoing investigation.

A spokeswoman for the unit said: "The public may have heard loud bangs at the time police entered the properties.

"We would like to reassure them that this was part of the method of entry to gain access."

The arrests were planned and "part of a proactive, intelligence-led investigation", the unit said.

They were not linked to an ongoing malicious communications investigation into the so-called "Punish a Muslim" letters.

West Yorkshire Police Superintendent Marianne Huison said: "I understand our local communities will have concerns about this morning's police activity, but I want to offer my reassurance that we will continue to serve and protect the public of West Yorkshire.

"We work very closely with our colleagues in CT Policing North East and with local partners and we will ensure we maintain these strong links in order to provide a high level of service and delivery to everyone in our community. </s> Police have arrested two men on suspicion of planning acts of terror.

Loud bangs were heard as Counter Terror officers forced their way into two addresses in Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.

Counter Terrorism Policing North East said men aged 52 and 21 were arrested “on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism”.

They have been detained at a police station in West Yorkshire for questioning, and two homes were being searched in connection with the ongoing investigation.

A spokeswoman for the unit said: “The public may have heard loud bangs at the time police entered the properties.

“We would like to reassure them that this was part of the method of entry to gain access.”

The arrests were planned and “part of a proactive, intelligence-led investigation”, the unit said.

They were not linked to an ongoing malicious communications investigation into the so-called “Punish a Muslim” letters.

West Yorkshire Police Superintendent Marianne Huison said: “I understand our local communities will have concerns about this morning’s police activity, but I want to offer my reassurance that we will continue to serve and protect the public of West Yorkshire.

“We work very closely with our colleagues in CT Policing North East and with local partners and we will ensure we maintain these strong links in order to provide a high level of service and delivery to everyone in our community. </s> Two men from Dewsbury arrested on suspected terror charges have been released without charge.

The two men, aged 52 and 21, were detained after armed police swooped on two homes in Headfield Road, Savile Town, around midnight on Tuesday.

Residents across Dewsbury heard “loud bangs” – said by police to be ‘flash grenades’ – as they forced entry to the properties.

The men were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.

Officers from the North East Counter Terrorism Unit were granted until Tuesday, April 10 to hold the men.

However, the force revealed on Saturday night they had been released without charge, though investigations remain on-going.

A police statement says: “We would like to reassure the public that public safety remains our priority at all times.

“Extensive enquiries have satisfied the investigation that there are no grounds to charge the men with terrorism offences.”

Police in Kirklees continue to work closely with their partners and communities to reassure local people and protect the public.

Kirklees District Commander, Chief Superintendent Steve Cotter, said: “I’d like to thank local residents for their support and patience over the last few days, which have understandably caused some concern within our communities.

“Public safety remains our utmost priority and I want to offer my reassurance that we will continue to serve and protect the public of Kirklees.

“As always, we would encourage people to come forward if they have concerns about suspicious activity. We work very closely with our colleagues at Counter Terrorism Policing North East and are committed to ensuring that any information we receive continues to be acted upon quickly and efficiently.”

Information can be shared with police in confidence on 0800 789321. In an emergency always dial 999. Reports can also be made online at gov.uk/act. </s> Police have arrested two men on suspicion of planning acts of terror.

Loud bangs were heard as Counter Terror officers forced their way into two addresses in Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.

Counter Terrorism Policing North East said men aged 52 and 21 were arrested "on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism".

They have been detained at a police station in West Yorkshire for questioning, and two homes were being searched in connection with the ongoing investigation.

A spokeswoman for the unit said: "The public may have heard loud bangs at the time police entered the properties.

The arrests were planned and "part of a proactive, intelligence-led investigation", the unit said.

They were not linked to an ongoing malicious communications investigation into the so-called "Punish a Muslim" letters.

West Yorkshire Police Superintendent Marianne Huison said: "I understand our local communities will have concerns about this morning's police activity, but I want to offer my reassurance that we will continue to serve and protect the public of West Yorkshire.

"We work very closely with our colleagues in CT Policing North East and with local partners and we will ensure we maintain these strong links in order to provide a high level of service and delivery to everyone in our community. </s> Two men from Dewsbury arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of terror offences, have been released without charge as police continue their investigation.

Police in Kirklees are continuing to work closely with their partners and communities to reassure local people and protect the public.

After extensive enquiries, officers are satisfied that there are no grounds to charge the men with terrorism offences.

Kirklees District Commander, Chief Superintendent Steve Cotter, said: “I’d like to thank local residents for their support and patience over the last few days, which have understandably caused some concern within our communities. Public safety remains our utmost priority and I want to offer my reassurance that we will continue to serve and protect the public of Kirklees.
Police questioning two men suspected of plotting terror attacks in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire are granted an extension until April 10 to detain the suspects.