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Arrests after UK police uncover suspected terrorism plot — Five men have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after police uncovered a suspected plot to target a single premis...

Five men have been arrested in the UK on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act after police uncovered a suspected plot to target a single premises.

British Counter Terrorism Police have been in contact with the site to make them aware and to provide relevant advice and support but it has not been identified for operational reasons, police said.

Four of the men arrested yesterday are Iranian nationals and the nationality of the fifth is still being established.

The arrests were carried out in London, Swindon and the Greater Manchester area, London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement.

All five men were arrested on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act, contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act (TACT) 2006. They remain in custody.

Interior Minister Yvette Cooper "thanked" the police in a statement.

"These are serious events that demonstrate the ongoing requirement to adapt our response to national security threats," Ms Cooper said.

"The government continues to work with police and intelligence agencies to support all the action and security assessments that are needed to keep the country safe."

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