Man re-arrested after suspicious items are found

A man in his 30s has been arrested and counter terrorism police are investigating after suspicious substances were found in a village.

Bedfordshire Police said he was arrested on suspicion of possessing an item of use to a terrorist after items were found at a property in Hyde Road in Caddington, near Luton.

The force said the man was initially held on 6 May and bailed - but he was re-arrested on Wednesday.

A force spokesperson said the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command was taking over inquiries.

Bedfordshire Police said an ordnance disposal team had already carried out a "small controlled explosion" at the site last week.

Ch Supt Jaki Whittred, from Bedfordshire Police, said: "We are committed to keeping the public of Caddington safe and will be maintaining a police presence at the scene as well as continuing high-visibility patrols and community engagement in the area.

"Please be reassured there is no risk to local residents or the wider public at this time."

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