Two arrested under Terrorism Act in Dover after trying to leave UK

Two men have been arrested in relation to terrorism offences after they were stopped in the port of Dover.

A 44-year-old from Glasgow and a 40-year-old from Clydebank were stopped while trying to leave the UK on Tuesday by counter terror officers, police said on Thursday.

After a search of the vehicle they were travelling in, the pair were arrested on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism.

Counter Terrorism Policing South East said a vehicle and several digital devices were seized.

Searches of properties in Glasgow and Clydebank in Scotland have taken place and both men have been bailed pending further inquiries.