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23/10/2008
Woman Questioned Over Suspected Terror Offences
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of terror offences, police have revealed.
Greater Manchester Police said the woman was arrested in Longsight last Friday after officers searched addresses in Manchester and Holland. The woman possessed documents which prompted a joint investigation by British and Dutch authorities.
A police spokeswoman said: "A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism.
"She was arrested at an address in Longsight on the evening of Friday, October 17, and a warrant for further detention has been granted to question her."
The woman remains in custody, and the address has been searched, police added.
Inquiries are continuing.
(JM)
Greater Manchester Police said the woman was arrested in Longsight last Friday after officers searched addresses in Manchester and Holland. The woman possessed documents which prompted a joint investigation by British and Dutch authorities.
A police spokeswoman said: "A 40-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism.
"She was arrested at an address in Longsight on the evening of Friday, October 17, and a warrant for further detention has been granted to question her."
The woman remains in custody, and the address has been searched, police added.
Inquiries are continuing.
(JM)
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