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Police are questioning a man on suspicion of terrorism offences as officers search a residential property as part of an “intelligence-led operation”.

The 26-year-old was detained by counter-terrorism officers in Rochester, Kent, on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

A police spokesman said the suspect was being detained at a police station in the south-east for questioning after his arrest on Wednesday.

He said: “A 26-year-old man from Kent has today been arrested by counter-terrorism policing south-east officers on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

“He has been detained at a police station in the south-east for questioning. A residential address in Kent is being searched in connection with the ongoing investigation.”

The spokesman added: “We appreciate local people may have concerns as a result of this activity and we are grateful for their patience and understanding while these inquiries are carried out.

“We would also like to reassure them that the arrests were pre-planned and part of a proactive, intelligence-led investigation by counter-terrorism policing south-east.

“Anyone with concerns is asked to contact their local neighbourhood policing team on 101.”