Leeds hospital terror suspect to be held for longer - police

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Leeds hospital terror suspect to be held for longer - police
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It follows a suspected firearm and suspicious package being found at St James's Hospital in Leeds.

A terror suspect being held after an incident outside a hospital in Leeds will continue to be questioned after police were granted an extension to his arrest.

Counter Terrorism Policing North East said it was now able to hold the man until Friday following a court order.It was being treated as an isolated incident, Det Ch Supt Jim Dunkerley said.The man was arrested early on Friday on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism contrary to Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

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