According to reports, a family of five have been arrested for alleged terrorism offences linked to Syria. Three teenage girls, aged 16, 17 and 19, as well as their parents, a 51-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman were arrested at an address in east London.
The police informed that the arrests were made as part of an inquiry, which led to the 16-year-old to be arrested in July, on suspicion of preparation of terrorism.
It is alleged that the investigated is associated with Syria and potential plans of travelling to the country. The teenager is already on police bail to a date in September, pending further inquiries into the matter.
On 12th August 2015, officers from the Metropolitan Police's counter terrorism command had attended the address and the 51-year-old man was detained, on suspicion of having false identity documents “with improper intention”.
The family of five are currently in police custody at a police station in central London.
