UK police arrest man at Heathrow airport over Manchester attack

'The arrest was planned beforehand and there was no direct threat to the airport'

Vehicles are seen near a police cordon outside the Manchester Arena, where US singer Ariana Grande had been performing, in Manchester, northern England. PHOTO: REUTERS

British police said on Tuesday they had arrested a man at London's Heathrow airport in connection with the investigation into the suicide bombing on a concert hall in Manchester last month which killed 22 people.

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"The 38-year-old was arrested on suspicion of offences contrary to the Terrorism Act and remains in custody," Greater Manchester Police said in a statement on Twitter.



"The arrest was planned beforehand and there was no direct threat to the airport."
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