Three arrested under ‘terrorism act' as police swoop on Scottish Parliament demo
TERROR ARRESTS Three arrested under 'terrorism act' as police swoop on Scottish Parliament demo
Three men have been arrested under anti-terror laws just yards from Scottish Parliament.
The three protesters sparked a massive police response in Edinburgh after they were seen showing support for "a proscribed organisation".
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The shock arrests — including one right outside Holyrood — were carried out over two days and have sparked fears over extremist activity in the heart of the nation's capital.
A 58-year-old man was arrested around 1.30pm on Monday, July 21, after being spotted by cops brandishing a sign that reportedly backed a proscribed group.
The dramatic arrest took place in the Holyrood area, just a stone's throw from Scotland's seat of power.
Two other men — aged 78 and 60 — were lifted two days earlier on Saturday, July 19, during a protest in the city.
Officers allege the pair also showed support for the same outlawed organisation.
Police Scotland later revealed that the arrests fall under the Terrorism Act 2000 — one of the UK's most serious pieces of anti-terror legislation.
All three men are now facing further investigation, with cops confirming reports will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Three men aged 78, 60 and 58 years have been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 in connection with alleged support for a proscribed organisation.
"Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and enquiries are ongoing.'
The identity of the banned group has not yet been revealed, and police are staying tight-lipped amid ongoing inquiries.
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Under the Terrorism Act, it is a criminal offence to express support for organisations banned by the UK Government for links to terror activities.
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