Eastbourne man 'arrested in connection with terrorism offence'

Friday, 6 March 2026 16:51

A 35-year-old man from Eastbourne was arrested today (Friday, 6 March 2026), on suspicion of a terrorism offence

Key Details of the Arrest

Offence: The man was detained on suspicion of expressing an opinion in support of a proscribed organisation (Daesh/Islamic State), which is an offence under section 12 (1A) of the Terrorism Act 2000.
Investigation: The arrest is part of a pre-planned Islamist terrorism investigation linked to content posted on social media platforms.
Operation: The action was led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE), with support from Sussex Police.
Current Status: As of Friday afternoon, the suspect remains in police custody, and officers are conducting a search of a property in Eastbourne.

Public Safety Information

Chief Superintendent Justin Burtenshaw of Sussex Police stated that there is not believed to be any immediate risk to the local community. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline at 0800 789 321 or call 999 in an emergency.

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