Sunday 18 September 2016

Man arrested at Heathrow Airport

crime reporter(es/wp):
 A man has been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of a terrorism offence.
The 39-year-old man was arrested yesterday upon arrival at the airport on suspicion of possessing terrorist related material under Section 58 of the Terrorism Act 2000.
He was arrested under the Police and Crime Evidence Act legislation.
Officers then took him to a west London police station where he remains in custody.

The Met Police's Counter Terrorism Command is currently investigating.
There were no delays to any flights leaving or arriving at the airport due to the incident.