Four arrested in Hailsham and Eastbourne after investigation into ‘extreme right-wing terrorism’

Four people have been arrested by counter terrorism police as part of an investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism in Sussex.A 27-year-old woman from Hailsham and three men from Eastbourne aged 33, 36 and 41 were arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act on Thursday 4 December.The arrests form part of a planned intelligence-led operation into 'extreme right-wing terrorism' led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE).Residential properties are currently being searched and all are being held in police custody, the force said. Sussex Police Assistant Chief Constable Steve Rayland said: "I am aware that investigations of this nature can cause people in the local community to feel concerned, but I’d like to stress the arrests form part of a planned operation to keep people in our communities safe."Counter Terrorism Policing South East is leading this investigation with support from our officers in Sussex Police."People living in the local area may notice an increased police presence while search activity takes place, which is routine in cases of this nature."Please speak to a police officer if you have any concerns or any information which may be relevant."

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