Gloucestershire police officer arrested on suspicion of terror offences released on bail
The officer was arrested on Tuesday with suspected links to Hamas
Gloucestershire Police say an officer, arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences, has been released on bail.
The officer, a constable aged in his 30s, was arrested at a property in Gloucester on suspicion of providing support for a proscribed organisation contrary to Section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000 – namley Hamas.
He has been suspended from all duties and investigations are ongoing.
Gloucestershire Police Assistant Chief Constable Arman Mathieson said: "The arrest of a serving officer on suspicion of such a serious offence will no doubt cause our communities concern, as it does everyone who works for Gloucestershire Police.
"It's important to note the suspected support relates to activity online and the searches taking place are predominately to locate digital devices for analysis.
"The arrest has been made to allow for a prompt and effective investigation to take place and we must not draw any conclusions at this stage."