Page last updated at 16:10 GMT, Wednesday, 28 May 2008 17:10 UK

Two men arrested in terror raids

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The men were arrested in dawn raids at two separate addresses

Two men have been arrested in separate raids on suspicion of supporting terrorism overseas.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said the men, aged 32 and 31, were arrested at about 0600 BST on Wednesday at homes in Leicester and east London.

Officers from Counter Terrorism Command have carried out searches at both properties, he said.

Both men have been taken to Paddington Green high security police station, west London, for questioning.

They are suspected of involvement in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.





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