Home Office figures show police made 219 arrests in relation to alleged terrorism-related activity in Britain last year. This is a 31% rise on the 167 recorded in the previous 12 months to December 2022, making it the highest number of this type of arrest since 2019 when 282 suspects were held. It means it is the first time in six years – after 467 arrests were made in 2017 – the number of terror suspects detained has increased compared to the previous year. Although the proportion of arrests of children remained the same as the previous year (19%), the number of arrests for suspects aged 17 and under rose from 32 to 42. This signals the highest number of arrests in this age group since records began in September 2001. Former Met Police detective Peter Bleksley joins TalkTV to discuss these “deeply concerning” figures and more. Click here for more from TalkTV If you need any help visit: #talktv #talkradio #metpolice #london
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