Two arrested for terrorism offences in Midlands

A 32-year-old man and a 26-year-old man have been arrested in Coventry on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences. West Midlands Police said the arrests were part of a continuing investigation and were intelligence led, but conceded that they were being held on suspicion of financing terrorism. Officers said that there was no immediate threat to public safety as the continuing to carry out enquiries at the separate addresses.