Man who was arrested in Harwich by counter-terrorism police released on bail

The man has been released on bail until a date in late December <i>(Image: Essex Police)</i>
The man has been released on bail until a date in late December (Image: Essex Police)
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A man, who was arrested on suspicion of the preparation or instigation of terrorist acts, has been released on bail.

The 37-year-old was arrested in Harwich by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command unit last Tuesday.

Officers said the arrest was linked to suspected extreme right-wing terrorism and there was not believed to be any imminent threat to the public.

The man has been released on bail until a date in late December while enquiries continue.

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