Overview
- Organisers were advised by Suffolk Police to end the UK Ijtima early on Sunday after intelligence warned of a credible right‑wing threat, and officials say the event concluded safely with an orderly departure of thousands of attendees.
- Counter Terrorism Policing London led an operation that resulted in 12 arrests across Surrey, Essex, Greater Manchester, London and Ipswich with enquiries and linked searches continuing.
- Eight men were held under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, three men face suspicion of conspiracy to murder and one woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender; one suspect has been released on bail while others remain in custody.
- A major incident was declared on Sunday to co‑ordinate a multi‑agency safety response and was withdrawn on Monday, and Suffolk officers have said they will maintain a visible presence to reassure local communities.
- The Home Secretary praised police action as lifesaving, officials warned the UK threat level remains ‘severe’, and the probe is likely to prompt reviews of large‑event planning and security in faith communities.