Police arrest 12 over suspected far-right threat against Islamic event in Suffolk
Police in Suffolk have arrested 12 individuals, including three on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, following a far-right threat against an Islamic gathering. The event, which drew 15,000 attendees, was cut short as a precautionary measure.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding far-right extremism and the security of religious gatherings in the UK.
Shrubland Hall. Arrests were made with the event already under way, which sources suggested indicated how late the intervention came. Shrubland Hall. Arrests were made with the event already under way, which sources suggested indicated how late the intervention came. UK news Police arrest 12 over suspected far-right threat against Islamic event in Suffolk Three of those arrested were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, say counter-terrorism police
Prefer the Guardian on Google Twelve people have been arrested, including three on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, over a suspected far-right threat against an Islamic event held over the weekend, police have said.
Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation, which they said was related to “extreme rightwing terrorism” targeting an event held at Shrubland Hall in Suffolk.
Police said there was a “potential serious threat” to the event, which an estimated 15,000 people attended over four days.
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