A 17-year-old lad has been nicked in a major counter-terrorism raid in Birmingham. Cops pounced on a pre-planned swoop in Aston on Monday, 24 February.

Teen Arrested Over Terror Suspicions

West Midlands Police say the boy is held on suspicion of having an article for terrorism purposes. They also claim he had documents likely useful for planning a terror attack.

Investigation Ramps Up

The teenager is still in custody as detectives grill him. Officers confirm this arrest is part of a wider counter-terror crackdown. Inquiries are very much ongoing.

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