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Five men have been arrested in Manchester, Peterborough and north London on suspicion of terror offences.

Scotland Yard said a 21-year-old man was arrested in Manchester on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism.

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Peterborough and two men aged 22 and 23 were arrested in north London on suspicion of the same offence.

A 19-year-old man was also arrested in Peterborough on suspicion of encouraging terrorism.

Searches are under way at addresses in Manchester, Peterborough and north London.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said the arrests were pre-planned and stressed "there is not believed to be any imminent threat to the public".

The arrests are not linked to the London Bridge attack in November or New Year's Eve, the force said.

A statement by the Met Police says: "All five men remain in police custody at this time."