Police Granted Extra Week to Question Four Terror Suspects Across West Yorkshire, Midlands

Police have been granted an extension to continue questioning four men arrested on suspicion of plotting acts of terrorism across West Yorkshire and the Midlands, including in Leeds, Huddersfield, Derby, and West Bromwich. The men, aged between 31 and 49, were arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, which covers involvement in the commission, preparation, or instigation of terrorism. A court has approved the extension allowing detectives to hold and question the suspects until September 17, following an initial extension to September 10. Counter Terrorism Policing North East emphasized that the arrests were pre-planned and intelligence-led, and multiple properties have been searched as part of the investigation. Detective Chief Superintendent James Dunkerley reassured the public that there is no believed immediate risk and asked communities not to be alarmed, stressing that public safety remains the utmost priority. Authorities will continue to provide updates as the investigation progresses.