Teenager arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences in Birmingham

West Midlands Police say it was the biggest investigation of its kind in the force's history
A 17-year-old was arrested today (7 September) under Section 1 and Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006. Credit: ITV News Central

A teenager from Birmingham has been arrested on suspicion of encouraging terrorism and distributing extreme material.

The 17-year-old was arrested today (7 September) under Section 1 and Section 2 of the Terrorism Act 2006.

He has been taken to a police station in the West Midlands.

The arrests are part of an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands CTU.

A property is being searched as part of the pre-planned arrest.