Two men arrested on suspicion of belonging to a banned far-right group and planning terrorist acts have been released without charge, British police said on Sunday.
LONDON (Reuters) — Two men arrested on suspicion of belonging to a banned far-right group and planning terrorist acts have been released without charge, British police said on Sunday.
The men were among five, including some serving soldiers, arrested on Sept. 5 as part of a pre-planned, intelligence-led operation.
They were detained on suspicion of being involved in the commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism and of being members of neo-Nazi organization the National Action group.
“Two men arrested by officers from West Midlands Police Counter Terrorism Unit on suspicion of terrorism offences have been released from custody … without charge following enquiries, ” West Midlands Police said in a statement.
“Three other men … continue to remain in police custody. Detectives have been granted extra time to question the men.”
