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Two arrested on suspicion of distributing terrorist publication

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of distributing a terrorist publication under  the Terrorism Act.

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The pair, both aged 18, were detained at their home addresses in the Alum Rock and Washwood Heath areas at approximately 7am this morning.

The action, taken by officers from the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit, was pre-planned and intelligence led and relates to the supply of a suspected ideological text-not an operational manual, such as bomb making instructions.

There was no immediate threat to public safety.

The two men are currently being questioned at a police station within the West Midlands.

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