Worthing terror arrest: Man, 20, arrested for offences 'linked to Islamist-related terrorism' in West Sussex

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of offences ‘linked to Islamist-related terrorism’ in a seaside town in West Sussex.
By ron Melton
Published 24th Feb 2020, 13:55 BST
Updated 24th Feb 2020, 13:55 BST
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Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East carrying out a pre-planned operation at 5am on Monday visited an address in Worthing.

They arrested the man, 20, under section 41 of the Terrorism Act (2000), on suspicion of being involved in the commission, preparation, or instigation of an act of terrorism, police said.

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The man, 20, remains in custodyThe man, 20, remains in custody
The man, 20, remains in custody

He remains in police custody.

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A spokesman for counter-terrorism policing confirmed the arrest was intelligence-led and and ‘linked to Islamist-related terrorism’.

Detective Chief Superintendent Kath Barnes, head of Counter Terrorism Policing South East, said: ‘This arrest forms part of a pre-planned operation by CTPSE, working alongside colleagues at Sussex Police.

‘I would like to thank the local community for their patience while we carry out searches and continue our investigation.’

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Chief Inspector Sarah Leadbeatter, Sussex Police district commander for Adur, Worthing and Horsham, added: ‘Sussex Police is working closely with counter-terrorism investigators to support their operation, which was intelligence-led and not in response to any specific threat to our local area.’