Teen arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences in Halesowen

The 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of encouraging terrorism and distributing a terrorist publication

Author: Amber RoderickPublished 15th Jul 2023

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences in Halesowen.

Detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands CTP arrested the 18-year-old man today (Saturday 15 July).

The man has been taken to a police station in the West Midlands to be questioned.

He was arrested on suspicion of encouraging terrorism and distributing a terrorist publication.

West Midlands Police say the property is being searched as a result of the pre-planned arrest.

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