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Man arrested for terrorism offences near Barnstaple

Counter Terrorism Police made arrest in North Devon (courtesy: Canva)

He's been taken to London for questioning

A man has been arrested near Barnstaple as police in London investigate a series of attacks linked to the Jewish community.

The 37-year-old was arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts and has been taken back to a police station in the capital for questioning.

It comes following an attack of a premises linked to the Jewish community in north west London, an attack on a Persian-language media organisation and the discovery of a non-hazardous in Kensignton Gardens.

Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing are also working with Met Police colleagues in response to a series of arson incidents.

Since the attack on the Hatzola ambulances in Golders Green in March, police have arrested 26 people.

Eight people have been charged with arson-related offences, with one convicted of arson.

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