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18/04/2008
Man Arrested Under Terrorism Act In Bristol
A man has been arrested under the Terrorism Act in Bristol.
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that the 19-year-old was arrested on Thursday afternoon and a controlled explosion carried out at his home in the Westbury-on-Trym area shortly after 2am on Friday morning.
Around 30 people from 14 neighbouring homes were evacuated as a precaution.
The arrest followed a number of covert enquiries by Avon and Somerset Police. They confirmed that they were continuing to liaise with various relevant agencies and partner organisations to further the investigation into this individual and his alleged criminal activity.
Assistant Chief Constable Jackie Roberts said: "This is likely to be a prolonged, complex and sensitive enquiry which may take some time."
She stressed that the arrest had been made "to prevent harm" and warned that those who had been evacuated might not be able to return to their homes until much later on Friday.
The materials blown up in the controlled explosion will be examined.
Police have said that it is too early to say whether more arrests would be made in the investigation.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0845 456 7000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA/JM)
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that the 19-year-old was arrested on Thursday afternoon and a controlled explosion carried out at his home in the Westbury-on-Trym area shortly after 2am on Friday morning.
Around 30 people from 14 neighbouring homes were evacuated as a precaution.
The arrest followed a number of covert enquiries by Avon and Somerset Police. They confirmed that they were continuing to liaise with various relevant agencies and partner organisations to further the investigation into this individual and his alleged criminal activity.
Assistant Chief Constable Jackie Roberts said: "This is likely to be a prolonged, complex and sensitive enquiry which may take some time."
She stressed that the arrest had been made "to prevent harm" and warned that those who had been evacuated might not be able to return to their homes until much later on Friday.
The materials blown up in the controlled explosion will be examined.
Police have said that it is too early to say whether more arrests would be made in the investigation.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0845 456 7000 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.
(KMcA/JM)
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