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Staffordshire Police detain terror suspect over alleged race hate offence

A terror suspect has been arrested over allegations of supporting a banned group and stirring up racial hatred.

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Staffordshire Police said in a short statement issued on Wednesday: “Police have today arrested a 28-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent on suspicion of terrorism offences.

“The man was detained following a pre-planned and intelligence-led operation.

“He was arrested on suspicion of supporting a proscribed organisation and inciting racial hatred.”

No further details were given of the location of the arrest or the group the man is alleged to have supported.

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