A teenager from Hertfordshire has been arrested on suspicion of terrorism.

The Metropolitan Police says the investigation relates to alleged offences linked to extreme right-wing terrorism.

The 17-year-old boy was detained at an address in the county on Tuesday (June 14). The Met would not disclose a more precise location.

He was taken to a London police station before being bailed to a date in mid-July.

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The operation in Hertfordshire was led by the Met’s counter terrorism command, with support from the eastern region specialist operations unit and Hertfordshire Constabulary.

Detective Chief Superintendent Dominic Murphy said: “Across the country, police are working hard to try and prevent young people from being radicalised, and acting quickly when it is suspected that offences have been committed.

"Police rely on information from the public in our mission to tackle terrorism. If you see or hear something unusual or suspicious and think someone may be engaging in terrorist activity, trust your instincts and contact police.”

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