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Two arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences

Two people have been arrested in Birmingham on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences.

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They were detained at an address in Sparkbrook by officers from the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit at around 7.30am this morning.

The 38-year-old man and 31-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of preparation for Acts of Terrorism.

West Midlands Police said the arrests were pre-planned and intelligence-led, and that there was no immediate threat to public safety.

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