UK Police Arrest 12 in Counter-Terrorism Operation Linked to Right-Wing Threat
British counter-terrorism police arrested 12 individuals following a suspected threat to a major Islamic event in eastern England. The arrests occurred on Sunday and Monday, involving eight men detained under the Terrorism Act. Three men were arrested for conspiracy to murder, and one woman was held for assisting an offender. The suspects, aged between 27 and 60, are linked to an investigation into 'extreme right-wing terrorism.' The event, attended by approximately 15,000 people, took place from July 9 to July 12 in Suffolk and concluded early due to security concerns. Ongoing searches are being conducted across multiple locations in England. This operation follows the UK's decision in April to elevate its national terrorism threat level to 'severe.'
Published 2 days ago • 13 Jul 2026, 07:59 PM IST