Four men arrested for terror offences in Luton

FOUR men have been arrested on suspicion of terror offences in Luton. All the men, in their 30s, were arrested on suspicion of being involved in the commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.

Police search a house in Luton after four men were arrested on suspicion of terror offences this morning

The arrests were carried out as part of a joint operation by the Met's Counter Terrorism Command (SO15) and the Eastern Counter Terrorism and Intelligence Unit (ECTIU). The men are being held in custody in a London police station.

Seven properties in Luton are being searched as the men are held in custody in London

Police officers are conducting thorough searches at seven separate addresses in Luton in connection with the arrests. A number of vehicles are also being searched. Bedfordshire Police say today's activity is part of an "on-going proactive investigation concerning individuals in the Luton area".

The raids followed a joint meeting between police and MI5 at an executive liaison group. Police added: “Today’s activity is part of an ongoing proactive investigation concerning individuals in the Luton area. It is not connected to the recent attacks in Paris."