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Counter-terrorism police have arrested twelve people across England over a potential serious threat to the UK Ijtima event in Suffolk. The event, attended by about 15,000 people, ended early as a precaution. Investigations continue with searches at multiple addresses.
A unnamed boy has been charged with preparation of terrorist acts and racially aggravated damage after a July 9 arrest in south London. Police say documents found during a search linked to an alleged plan to target two mosques in Sutton. The suspect is remanded to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
Multiple arrests have occurred in the UK in recent days in connection with terrorism-related offences. A Birmingham arrest led to a charge of assisting a foreign intelligence service, linked to Iran, with searches conducted in Birmingham and Liverpool. A separate case involves a boy charged with terrorism-related offences and damage to property in south London. Public reassurance is being offered as investigations continue.
Police have been investigating a potential threat to the UK Ijtima event at Shrubland Hall, Ipswich. Seizures include 35+ digital devices; 42-year-old man charged with offensive-weapon offenses. A second man was released on bail with conditions as inquiries continue.
Rashad Sultanov has been arrested in Cyprus as part of Britain’s first overseas National Security Act investigation into incidents at RAF Akrotiri, with extradition proceedings underway. He is alleged to have conducted hostile surveillance and shared information with the IRGC. Authorities emphasise that the act can be applied overseas to protect British bases.
Refs to the UK’s Prevent programme have surged to a record 10,293 referrals involving 9,957 individuals in the year to September 2025, up 39% from the previous year. The rise follows the Southport 2024 attack and is accompanied by concerns over ideology, including 20% linked to extreme right-wing beliefs and 56% with no identified ideology. The data shows young people aged 11-15 are the largest group among referrals.