Man arrested at Heathrow over terrorism offences before flight to Saudi Arabia

Arrest: Police said the man was detained at Heathrow Airport
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Jamie Bullen21 June 2016
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A man due to fly to Saudi Arabia has been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terrorism offences.

Scotland Yard said the 29-year-old was stopped from boarding a flight on Monday afternoon.

He was initially detained under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act and arrested on suspicion of possessing information likely to be useful to a person preparing an act of terrorism.

He was taken to a London police station where he remains in custody.

Police said counter terrorism officers are searching an address in west London.

Several electronic devices have been seized as part of the investigation while enquiries continue.

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