“The arrests are thought to be the most significant this year.” But just remember: the real problem is “Islamophobia.” Just keep repeating it, and eventually it will come true: the real problem is “Islamophobia.” The real problem is “Islamophobia.” The real problem is “Islamophobia.” “Seven held in Birmingham anti-terror operation,” from the BBC, September 19 (thanks to Steven):
Six men and a woman have been arrested in Birmingham in a large anti-terrorism operation, West Midlands Police say.
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.
It is understood the investigation, which has involved security service MI5, relates to suspected Islamist extremism.
But the arrests are not thought to be related to the Liberal Democrats’ conference which is taking place at the city’s International Convention Centre….