Man, 32, is arrested on suspicion of 'Syria-related' terror offences after landing at Luton Airport
Man, 32, arrested at Luton Airport on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts
Police say the arrest is Syria-related and not related to any offence at the airport
He was taken to a police station in the Bedfordshire area and remains in custody
A 32-year-old man has been arrested at Luton Airport on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, Scotland Yard has said.
Police say the man, who was arrested after landing on an inbound flight to London, was taken into custody over Syria-related offences and not for any offences at the airport.
The man has been taken to a police station in the Bedfordshire area and remains in custody.
A Met Police spokesperson said: 'At approximately 20:30hrs on Thursday, 27 December, officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command arrested a 32-year-old man after he arrived at Luton Airport on an inbound flight.
'He was arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts, contrary to Section 5 Terrorism Act 2006 and has been detained under PACE.
'He was taken to a police station in the Bedfordshire area where he remains in custody.
'The investigation is being conducted by detectives from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.
'The arrest is Syria-related and not related to any offences at the airport. Enquiries continue.'
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