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Heathrow Terror Arrest

Man arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences at airport

The 29-year-old was detained as he was boarding a flight to Saudi Arabia

A MAN has been arrested at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of terrorism offences.

Scotland Yard confirmed that a 29-year-old was detained before boarding a flight to Saudi Arabia on Monday afternoon.

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The man was questioned at a police station while a home in west London was raided by copsCredit: Getty Images

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

The suspect was taken to a London police station where he is being questioned.

Scotland Yard's Counter-Terrorism Command has raided a home in west London where several electronic devices have been uncovered.


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