London terror attack: 19-year-old arrested in raids

June 12, 2017 10:19

A 19-year-old boy has been held by detectives probing the London Bridge attack, on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts following a raid in Barking, east London.

The Scotland Yard has confirmed the arrest, which brings the total to 21 arrests in the case.

Meanwhile, detectives from the Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorism command are searching for another suspect in Barking where a 28-year-old man was arrested on Saturday, reports Guardian.

A total of seven men are in custody after the June 3 attack that left eight dead and dozens wounded. Twelve people who were arrested in the initial stages were released without charges.

A 27-year-old arrested under the Terrorism Act on Tuesday was also released without a charge on Saturday.

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