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A man who was arrested in Lincoln on suspicion of terrorism offences is suspected to be a member of a Neo-Nazi terrorist group.

Greater Manchester Police, who are running the investigation, confirmed the man is suspected of being a member of National Action.

The far-right Neo Nazi group was banned by the UK government and proscribed as a terrorist organisation in December 2016.

At 7am this morning, Friday February 23 officers raided a property in Lincoln and arrested a 46-year-old man.

The man from Lincolnshire was arrested on suspicion of membership of a proscribed organisation and malicious communications.

The arrest is part of a national investigation into the terrorist group National Action.

He remains in police custody for questioning and enquiries are ongoing.

Lincolnshire Police said there is not thought to be any threat to the local Lincolnshire community at this time.

Great Manchester police would said that they could not confirm the address in which the raid took place due to the ongoing investigation.

Detective Chief Superintendent Dominic Scally, head of counter terrorism policing for the North West, said: “Today’s arrest forms part of a wider operation into the activities of a proscribed organisation.

“The man remains in custody to be questioned by specialist officers and our investigation continues.

“Those involved in proscribed organisations have a detrimental effect on the communities others work so hard to build so it is essential people contact us with information so we can put a stop to those who support extremist ideologies.

“Any information that people have can be dealt with in the strictest of confidence by calling the police on 0800 789 321.”

Lincolnshire Police, who assisted in the operation, confirmed that it was part of a pre-planned operation in the city.

This comes after six alleged members of the group were arrested in the Midlands in January after raids by Counter Terrorism police.