Location of second counter terrorism raid in Greater Manchester confirmed as three arrested
Police have confirmed the location of a second counter terrorism raid over a suspected plot to 'target a specific premises'.
Armed police descended on three addresses in Greater Manchester at around 7pm on Saturday (May 3) as part of a pre-planned operation. The Manchester Evening News reported on the dramatic moment a man was detained by counter terrorism officers on East Street, Rochdale, yesterday.
The M.E.N. can now confirm a second raid was carried out on Heathbank Road in Cheadle Hulme. The Metropolitan Police said a 29-year-old man was arrested in the Stockport area.
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Neighbours described seeing a huge police presence with armed officers 'pointing a gun at a man on the ground'. Others said police told them to 'get down' as they ran down the road before storming the address.
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Police confirmed this morning that five arrests were made in connection with the suspected plot across the country. A 29-year-old man was arrested in the Swindon area, a 46-year-old man was arrested in west London, a 29-year-old man was arrested in the Stockport area, a 40-year-old man was arrested in the Rochdale area, and a man (age to be confirmed) was arrested in the Manchester area.
All the men except the one arrested in Manchester are believed to be Iranian nationals and have been detained under the Terrorism Act.
Commander Dominic Murphy, Head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, said: 'This is a fast-moving investigation and we are working closely with those at the affected site to keep them updated.
'The investigation is still in its early stages and we are exploring various lines of enquiry to establish any potential motivation as well as to identify whether there may be any further risk to the public linked to this matter.
'We understand the public may be concerned and as always, I would ask them to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that concerns them, then to contact us.
'We are working closely with local officers in the areas where we have made arrests today and I'd like to thank police colleagues around the country for their ongoing support.'
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