The man is being questioned at a West Yorkshire police station.

Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing North East today said they have arrested a 33-year-old man from the city under the Terrorism Act.

The force said he has been arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of terrorist acts contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act (TACT) 2006.

He has been taken to a police station in West Yorkshire for questioning.

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Counter-terror officials described it as a "pre-planned, intelligence led arrest as part of an investigation into suspected Extreme Right Wing activity".

A property in Leeds is being searched as part of the investigation.

Superintendent Chris Bowen from the Leeds District police team said: “I understand our communities will have concerns about this police activity but I want to offer my reassurance that public safety is our top priority.

“If you do have any concerns we would ask that you speak to your local Neighbourhood Policing Team."