Man held over UK terror attacks

A 27-year-old man was arrested by British anti-terror officers today in connection with the alleged July 21 attempted bombings in England.

The man was held at 11.40am in Kensington Church Street, Kensington, west London by officers from Scotland Yard’s Anti-Terrorist Branch.

He was arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000.

The man has been taken to Paddington Green police station in London for questioning.