Woman arrested at Heathrow on suspicion of terrorism offences

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A 25-year-old woman has been arrested at Heathrow on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences.

The woman, from Sparkbrook, Birmingham, was detained at the airport after arriving on a flight from Turkey at around 9pm, West Midlands police said.

She was travelling with her one-year-old son and was also arrested on suspicion of child neglect and child abduction.

Her arrest by officers from West Midlands counter-terrorism unit was pre-planned and intelligence-led.

There was no threat to the safety of the flight or the airport.

The woman’s son is subject to a police protection order and measures are being taken, in partnership with children’s services, to ensure his welfare.