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Six arrested on explosive charges in Dewsbury takeaway raid

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The raid took place at about 22:00 BST on Wednesday

Six people have been arrested on suspicion of making or possessing explosives after counter terrorism police raided a takeaway in Dewsbury.

Five men and a woman were detained after officers targeted the Chicken Diner shop, in Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, and the property above at about 22:00 BST on Wednesday.

Counter Terrorism Policing North East (CTPNE) said a property in Dewsbury was also searched as part of the operation.

All six remain in police custody.

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It involved officers from the North East Counter Terrorism Unit and and West Yorkshire Police
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All six people arrested remain in custody

CTPNE said the five men, aged 18, 37, 49, 53 and 56, and a 47-year-old woman were arrested under section four of the Explosive Substances Act 1883.

Photos from the scene show at least seven police vehicles and a large number of officers in the street outside the takeaway shop.

Kirklees District Supt Steve Dodds said: "I understand our local communities have concerns about this police activity but I want to offer my reassurance that this operation has been conducted to assist in protecting the public of West Yorkshire."

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Police said the operation was to protect the public of West Yorkshire
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