Woman arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences in Birmingham

West Midlands Police have arrested a woman on suspicion of terrorism offences in a pre-planned operation.

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A woman has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences during a pre-planned operation by West Midlands Police in Birmingham today.

The 29-year-old was arrested at an address in the Aston area this morning and taken to a police station for questioning.

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The woman was arrested on suspicion of encouragement of terrorism and on suspicion of dissemination of terrorist publications.

A force spokesperson said: "A woman has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences in a pre-planned operation in Birmingham today.

"The 29-year-old was arrested at an address in the Aston area this morning and taken to a police station for questioning.

"She was arrested on suspicion of encouragement of terrorism and on suspicion of dissemination of terrorist publications."