Man arrested in connection with 1974 Birmingham pub bombings

The man was arrested under the Terrorism Act and a search of his home is being carried out. File picture.

A man has been arrested in connection with the murders of 21 people in the 1974 pub bombings in Birmingham.

The arrest comes just days before the 46th anniversary of the two deadly November 21 blasts which ripped apart the Mulberry Bush and Tavern in the Town pubs.