Man arrested under Terrorism Act

The Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command has arrested a man under the Terrorism Act 2000. The 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being involved in the commission, preparation and instigation of terrorism. He was arrested in north-west London on 8 August. The man, who was arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, has been taken to a south London police station where he remains in custody. Firearm officers assisted the Counter Terrorism Command in the operation as a precautionary measure. No firearms were discharged.