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Suspects released after counter terrorism raid at Dewsbury takeaway

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Police said no threat had been identified as a result of the searches

Six people held on suspicion of making or possessing explosives after counter terrorism police raided a takeaway have been released without charge.

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

Police said searches had taken place and no threat had been identified.

The men, aged 18, 37, 49, 53 and 56, and woman, 47, have been released.

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The raid involved officers from the North East Counter Terrorism Unit and and West Yorkshire Police

As well as the raid on the takeaway, searches also took place at a house in Dewsbury.

Counter Terrorism Policing North East (CTPNE) said: "The search has now concluded and no threat has been identified as a result of the police activity last night or ongoing enquiries."

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