Halesowen [UK] teenager arrested for terrorism offences

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences.

Counter terrorism police detained the man at an address in Halesowen, West Midlands, earlier.

He was arrested on suspicion of encouraging terrorism, distributing a terrorist publication and harassment, said West Midlands Police.

The man is being questioned at a police station and a property is being searched as a result of the pre-planned arrest, the force added.

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