Two men arrested at Heathrow Airport under section 5 of the Terrorism Act

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Two men from Birmingham have been arrested over terrorism offences at London Heathrow Airport.

The men, aged 30 and 66, were set to board a plane before they were detained on Thursday.

Both have been charged on suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of terrorism.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “An address in Birmingham is due to be searched.

“They have been arrested under section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006 on suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of terrorism.

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