For the record: Informasjonen om de syv som ble arrestert mistenkt for terrorforberedelse i Birmingham er ytterst sparsom.

Planene skal ikke ha hatt noe å gjøre med liberaldemokratenes konferanse som pågår i byen.

Six men and a woman have been arrested in Birmingham in a large anti-terrorism operation.

The men, aged between 25 and 32, are being held on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism in the UK.

The woman, 22, is held on suspicion of failing to disclose information contrary to the Terrorism Act 2000.

The arrests are thought to be the most significant this year, BBC home affairs correspondent Danny Shaw said.
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The men and woman are being questioned at an unnamed police station and can be held for up to 14 days.

West Midlands Police Assistant Chief Constable for security Marcus Beale said: «The operation is in its early stages so we are unable to go into detail at this time about the nature of the suspected offences.

«However, I believe it was necessary to take action at this time in order to ensure public safety.

«The operation has been running for some time and has been subject to regular review.