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British politician Andy Burnham, likely to be the next prime minister of the UK, has condemned what police described as an alleged right-wing terror threat targeting an Islamic gathering in Suffolk, saying hatred against Muslims has "no place" in the UK.In a post on X, Burnham wrote: "This is appalling. Hatred against Muslims has no place in our country and I am determined to stamp it out. Well done to the police and organisers for keeping everyone safe."Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) has announced the arrest of 12 people following an alleged plot linked to the UK Ijtima event at Shrubland Hall in Barham, Suffolk, BBC reported.
According to investigators, the case is being treated as a right-wing terrorism investigation.
Officers carried out coordinated raids across several parts of England, with arrests made in Surrey, Greater Manchester, Essex, London and Ipswich.Eight men were arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000 and remain in custody. Three other men were detained on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, while a 48-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Police said one of those four has since been released on bail, while the others remain in custody.
Commander Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said: "Officers acted swiftly after receiving intelligence about the alleged threat. We will not hesitate to take immediate action whenever there is evidence of a potential risk to public safety."The investigation remains ongoing, with officers continuing searches at addresses linked to those arrested.
