Dozen arrested by counter terror police over suspected threat to Islamic event
Counter-terrorism police said the event ended early and no wider public threat is believed to remain after arrests across England.
- Twelve people were arrested in connection with an extreme right-wing terror threat against the UK Ijtima Islamic event held near Ipswich, which was attended by about 10,000 people.
- The event ended early due to a possible threat, and police worked with organisers to ensure the safe exit of attendees while conducting searches at multiple addresses across England.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood praised police for their response, emphasizing that it was a credible threat effectively tackled and highlighting the need for unity against hatred in the UK.
- The national terrorism threat level remains 'severe'; authorities confirmed the event concluded safely despite the early closure and thanked all involved for their efforts.
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Counter-terror police have arrested 12 people across Britain after uncovering what they allege was a far-right plot targeting the UK Ijtima Islamic gathering at Shrubland Hall in Barham, Suffolk, forcing the four-day event to be cut short on Sunday as officers moved in. The UK Ijtima drew an estimated 15,000 Muslims from across the country and overseas to the country estate over the weekend for worship, study and reflection. Police declared a ma…
This article was originally published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. Thousands of people are believed to have attended the UK Islamic Community Meeting (Ejtima) in Suffolk over the weekend. Police have announced the arrest of 12 people in connection with a far-right terrorist threat against an Islamic event in a rural town in Suffolk. London's Counter Terrorism Command said the UK Islamic Community Meet…
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