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UK police find no evidence of terror offence in Islamic event threat probe
Police said no terrorism charges were brought after 13 arrests, while one man faced weapons counts and more than 35 digital devices were seized.
- British police announced on Saturday they found no evidence to support terrorism charges linked to a 'potential serious threat' against an Islamic religious event in Suffolk attended by about 15,000 people.
- Thirteen individuals were arrested between Sunday and Thursday after police identified the 'potential serious threat' toward the event, prompting a multi-day investigation involving detentions under the Terrorism Act.
- Seven of the 8 men held under the Terrorism Act were released Saturday without charge; a 42-year-old man remains charged with possessing offensive weapons unconnected to the alleged threat.
- Commander Helen Flanagan of Counter Terrorism Policing London stated, 'We have found no evidence to support anyone being charged with any offences linked to the alleged threat,' while officers seized more than 35 digital devices.
- Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood previously acknowledged last week the arrests would concern British Muslims, as Britain maintains a 'severe' national terrorism threat level indicating an attack is considered highly likely.
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UK police find no evidence of terror offence in Islamic event threat probe
British police said on Saturday they had found no evidence to charge anyone with a terrorism offence linked to a suspected threat against an Islamic event in eastern England last weekend.
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