Overview

• Counter-terrorism officers made simultaneous arrests in Leeds, Huddersfield, Derby and West Bromwich.
• The suspects, aged 31 to 49, were detained under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 on suspicion of preparing or instigating terrorist acts.
• Counter Terrorism Policing North East led the operation, and the men were taken to local police facilities for questioning.
• Specialist teams are searching multiple properties linked to the investigation.
• Officials describe the activity as intelligence-driven and preventive, with the investigation active and developing.