Twelve arrested over alleged right-wing terror threat to Islamic event in Suffolk
Police have arrested 12 people over an alleged right-wing terror threat linked to an Islamic event at Shrubland Hall in Barham, Suffolk. The UK Ijtima event was ended early on Sunday as a precaution after the possible threat was identified. Counter Terrorism Policing London said the investigation is related to right-wing terrorism.
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the police response to what she described as a credible threat had "undoubtedly saved lives". Commander Helen Flanagan, who heads Counter Terrorism Policing London, said officers moved quickly to make arrests at various locations across the country. Police also said searches were under way at multiple addresses linked to those arrested, while eight men were detained under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Three other men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and a woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. One of those arrested has since been released on bail, while the other three remain in custody. Police said there was not believed to be any wider threat to the public connected to the case, but warned that the UK threat level remains severe and urged the public to stay vigilant.
The case highlights the continuing focus on domestic extremism and the security risks faced by public religious gatherings in the UK. Counterterrorism officers have said they will act quickly if there is any potential threat, regardless of the intended target. The comments from ministers and police also underline the sensitivity of threats directed at British Muslims and the broader concern around hate-motivated violence.
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The investigation is still developing and police have not released the names of those arrested or detailed the alleged plot. It is also not clear what evidence led officers to conclude the threat was credible, or whether any weapons or other material were recovered. Further updates are expected as searches continue and investigators examine the links between those detained and the event in Suffolk.
Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London says its investigation has resulted in a total of 12 arrests. The force linked the case to a suspected threat directed towards an Islamic event in Suffolk.
The source gives no names, no details of the suspects, and no description of the alleged threat beyond its connection to the event in Suffolk. It does not state whether any weapons, explosives, or other material were recovered.
No injuries, cancellations, or other operational impacts are reported in the source. The only stated facts are the number of arrests, the involvement of CTP London, and the suspected threat tied to the Islamic event in Suffolk.
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