More than one in 10 terror suspects arrested in Britain is a child, figures show
3 years, 9 months ago

More than one in 10 terror suspects arrested in Britain is a child, figures show

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy More than one in 10 terror suspects arrested in Britain is a child, figures reveal amid mounting concerns over online radicalisation. White people continue to make up the largest ethnic group of terror suspects, at 53 per cent of the total, followed by people of Asian appearance, “other” and Black. Counter-terror police say lockdowns have also caused a reduction in terror arrests because the fall in overall crime means there are “fewer opportunities” to arrest suspects using other laws. open image in gallery Paul Dunleavy performing a Hitler salute and wearing combat fatigues In January last year, Jack Reed, then 17, was jailed for preparing acts of terrorism after detailing plans to firebomb synagogues and other buildings in the Durham area as part of what he believed was an upcoming “race war”.

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Three UK terror attacks were foiled at 'late stage' in last year, counter terror chief reveals as she issues warning over 'smouldering' threat level
3 months ago

Three UK terror attacks were foiled at 'late stage' in last year, counter terror chief reveals as she issues warning over 'smouldering' threat level

Daily Mail  

Police have foiled three late stag terror plots in the last year alone amid a 'smouldering' threat level, a senior officer warned yesterday. Vicki Evans, senior national co-ordinator for counter terrorism policing, said the two Islamist and one extreme right-wing plot they had prevented would have led to mass casualties. Vicki Evans, the senior national co-ordinator for counter terrorism policing, …

Terror suspects arrested in Britain mostly white and British, new figures show
2 years, 3 months ago

Terror suspects arrested in Britain mostly white and British, new figures show

The Independent  

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Boy, 16, arrested on terrorism charges as he tried to board flight in London
2 years, 8 months ago

Boy, 16, arrested on terrorism charges as he tried to board flight in London

The Independent  

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Boy, 13, arrested on suspicion of terror offence in London
2 years, 10 months ago

Boy, 13, arrested on suspicion of terror offence in London

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Terrorism arrests: Children with extreme right-wing views are getting younger, police warn
3 years ago

Terrorism arrests: Children with extreme right-wing views are getting younger, police warn

The Independent  

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Twice as many terror suspects are white as are Asian, figures show – and record number are children
3 years, 3 months ago

Twice as many terror suspects are white as are Asian, figures show – and record number are children

The Independent  

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Neo-Nazi who threatened to attack migrants in Dover admits terror offences
3 years, 8 months ago

Neo-Nazi who threatened to attack migrants in Dover admits terror offences

The Independent  

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14-year-old charged with plotting an Islamic terror attack in Engand
4 years, 9 months ago

14-year-old charged with plotting an Islamic terror attack in Engand

Op India  

The law enforcement officials in Britain’s Hampshire have booked a 14-year-old minor boy for plotting an Islamic terror attack in England. The juvenile who hailed from Eastleigh, Hampshire, was due to appear before Westminster Magistrate’s court on Thursday, the Counter-Terrorism Policing South East said. The police officials arrested the boy last week Friday from Hampshire Constabulary and the juvenile was …

Teenager charged with encouraging far-right terror attacks and making indecent images of children
5 years ago

Teenager charged with encouraging far-right terror attacks and making indecent images of children

The Independent  

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‘Neo-Nazi’ Metropolitan Police officer arrested on suspicion of terror offences
5 years ago

‘Neo-Nazi’ Metropolitan Police officer arrested on suspicion of terror offences

The Independent  

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More white people arrested over terrorism than any other ethnic group for second year in a row
5 years ago

More white people arrested over terrorism than any other ethnic group for second year in a row

The Independent  

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Growing threat from far right as white extremists form largest proportion of terror arrests seen in 15 years
5 years, 9 months ago

Growing threat from far right as white extremists form largest proportion of terror arrests seen in 15 years

The Independent  

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Robbery and drug crimes committed by children rise for the first time in years
6 years, 1 month ago

Robbery and drug crimes committed by children rise for the first time in years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Year-on-year decreases were recorded across all offence groups except …

Terror police arrest three alleged members of neo-Nazi group Sonnenkrieg Division in dawn raids
6 years, 3 months ago

Terror police arrest three alleged members of neo-Nazi group Sonnenkrieg Division in dawn raids

The Independent  

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Two 15-year-old boys arrested in Ramsgate for 'planning far-right terror attack' released without charge
6 years, 5 months ago

Two 15-year-old boys arrested in Ramsgate for 'planning far-right terror attack' released without charge

The Independent  

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British public to be given knife, bomb and shooting first aid training for terror attacks
6 years, 5 months ago

British public to be given knife, bomb and shooting first aid training for terror attacks

The Independent  

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Number of white people arrested for terror offences outstrip any other single ethnic group, new figures show
6 years, 6 months ago

Number of white people arrested for terror offences outstrip any other single ethnic group, new figures show

The Independent  

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Number of far-right terrorists in UK prisons triples as arrests hit new record
6 years, 9 months ago

Number of far-right terrorists in UK prisons triples as arrests hit new record

The Independent  

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Hundreds of Britons arrested for child sex offences abroad in last five years, new figures show
6 years, 11 months ago

Hundreds of Britons arrested for child sex offences abroad in last five years, new figures show

The Independent  

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UK police make record 412 terrorism-related arrests in 2017, Home Office figures show
7 years ago

UK police make record 412 terrorism-related arrests in 2017, Home Office figures show

The Independent  

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Record 412 arrests for suspected terror offences last year
7 years ago

Record 412 arrests for suspected terror offences last year

Daily Mail  

Police have never been busier in the fight against terrorism in the UK as new figures show a record number of arrests last year. The rise of far-right attacks continued, with 20 right wing extremists currently in custody and nine per cent of last year’s arrests concerning far-right extremists. The Westminster Bridge terrorist Khalid Masood, pictured on a stretcher, died …

British police arrest four suspects in anti-terror raids on Sheffield and Chesterfield
7 years, 3 months ago

British police arrest four suspects in anti-terror raids on Sheffield and Chesterfield

Firstpost  

British counter-terror officers arrested four persons on suspicion of plotting terror attacks in the UK, officials said. London: British counter-terror officers arrested four persons on suspicion of plotting terror attacks in the UK, officials said. Three of them, aged 22, 36 and 41, were arrested from Sheffield and the fourth man, aged 31, from Chesterfield by counter-terrorism officers in an …

UK terror arrests rise to record 400 in year as white suspects increase by 77%
7 years, 3 months ago

UK terror arrests rise to record 400 in year as white suspects increase by 77%

The Independent  

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Police questioning two 14-year-old boys arrested on suspicion of planning Yorkshire terror attack
7 years, 4 months ago

Police questioning two 14-year-old boys arrested on suspicion of planning Yorkshire terror attack

The Independent  

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London tube attack: British police arrests 17-year-old suspect in Thornton Heath
7 years, 5 months ago

London tube attack: British police arrests 17-year-old suspect in Thornton Heath

Firstpost  

A sixth man wanted in Britain early on Thursday as part of the probe into the bomb attack on a London Underground train last week, police said. London: A sixth man was arrested in Britain early on Thursday as part of the probe into the bomb attack on a London Underground train last week, police said. The man, aged 17, …

London tube attack: British police arrest two more suspects under anti-terrorism legislation in Wales
7 years, 6 months ago

London tube attack: British police arrest two more suspects under anti-terrorism legislation in Wales

Firstpost  

Two men were arrested on Wednesday over last week’s London underground terror attack in which 30 people were injured, bringing the total number of people in custody to five London: Two men were arrested on Wednesday over last week’s London underground terror attack in which 30 people were injured, bringing the total number of people in custody to five, police …

UK terror arrests rise almost 70% in a year to reach record high, new figures show
7 years, 6 months ago

UK terror arrests rise almost 70% in a year to reach record high, new figures show

The Independent  

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London Bridge attack: Police arrest 19-year-old in latest counter-terror raid as victim recounts horror stabbing
7 years, 9 months ago

London Bridge attack: Police arrest 19-year-old in latest counter-terror raid as victim recounts horror stabbing

The Independent  

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London attack: All 12 people arrested by police in wake of incident released without charge
7 years, 9 months ago

London attack: All 12 people arrested by police in wake of incident released without charge

The Independent  

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3 terrorists responsible for London attack identified, says PM May
7 years, 9 months ago

3 terrorists responsible for London attack identified, says PM May

India TV News  

3 terrorists responsible for London attack identified, says PM May In all, seven women and five men aged between 19 and 60 were arrested under the Terrorist Act in Barking on Sunday. British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday said the three terrorists responsible for the London attack have been identified and their names would be revealed soon, even as …

London terror attack: ISIS claims responsibility, 12 arrested so far
7 years, 9 months ago

London terror attack: ISIS claims responsibility, 12 arrested so far

India TV News  

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the London terror attacks, which rattled the city on Sunday killing seven people and injuring 48. Islamic State’s statement from its Aamaq news agency claimed the group’s “fighters” were responsible, the SITE Intelligence Group said Sunday. Counterterrorism officers raided several addresses in Barking, an east London suburb, and arrested 12 people there Sunday, …

London attack: 12 arrested by British counter-terrorism police after raid in attacker's home
7 years, 9 months ago

London attack: 12 arrested by British counter-terrorism police after raid in attacker's home

Firstpost  

British counter-terrorism police on Sunday arrested 12 suspects after a raid at a home of one of the London Bridge terror attackers in east London. London: British counter-terrorism police on Sunday arrested 12 suspects after a raid at a home of one of the London Bridge terror attackers in east London. A spokesman of the British counter-terrorism police said the …

12 arrested in connection with London terror attack
7 years, 9 months ago

12 arrested in connection with London terror attack

India TV News  

Twelve people have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a terror attack in London which claimed seven lives before police shot dead three suspects, authorities said on Sunday. The Saturday horror took place when a white transit-style van speeding toward the London Bridge Tube station drove into a crowd of unsuspecting people including tourists enjoying the pleasant weather around …

Scotland Yard arrests three teenage women in anti-terror raids across London
7 years, 10 months ago

Scotland Yard arrests three teenage women in anti-terror raids across London

Firstpost  

Three teenage women were on Sunday arrested by Scotland Yard as part of a continuing counter-terrorism investigation. London: Three teenage women were on Sunday arrested by Scotland Yard as part of a continuing counter-terrorism investigation. The suspects, two aged 18 and one aged 19, were held after raids by Scotland Yard’s Counter-Terrorism Command in east London. The Metropolitan Police said …

Terrorism in the UK more than trebles in 5 years
8 years ago

Terrorism in the UK more than trebles in 5 years

Daily Mail  

One in ten of all Britain’s Islamist terrorists come from just five council wards in Birmingham, a report has revealed. They include Parviz Khan, of Washwood Heath, the ringleader of an Al Qaeda terror cell that plotted to behead a British Muslim soldier. British terrorists are getting younger, the report says, with 46 per cent of offences between 2011 and …

12 Yrs Since London Bombings: ISIS Terror a Clear & Present Danger
9 years, 8 months ago

12 Yrs Since London Bombings: ISIS Terror a Clear & Present Danger

The Quint  

It was exactly 12 years ago that London was attacked by four mindless youths – three from Leeds and one from Luton – not far from there. The four young men who committed this atrocity were indoctrinated and also possibly trained to destroy the West in the cause of jihad, and they executed their diabolical plan with reasonable efficiency. They …

12 men arrested over suspected UK terrorism plot
14 years, 3 months ago

12 men arrested over suspected UK terrorism plot

China Daily  

进入英语学习论坛下载音频 去听写专区一展身手 Police arrested 12 men in early morning raids in three cities on Monday aimed at thwarting a major new terrorism plot against British targets. Assistant Commissioner John Yates, Britain's senior counterterrorism police officer, said the suspects were detained in London, in the central English city of Stoke-on-Trent and in Cardiff, Wales. Police said 11 of the suspects were …

British police arrest 12 terror suspects
14 years, 3 months ago

British police arrest 12 terror suspects

China Daily  

British police say they have arrested 12 men suspected of plotting a terrorist attack in Britain. John Yates, in charge of terrorism operations for London's Metropolitan police, said, "They were all arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 on the suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism. "With the current threat level in the UK at severe, …

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