UK police arrest three men in counter-terrorism investigation

British police said on Wednesday they had arrested three men in northern England on suspicion of "commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism."

"This evening we have executed a number of planned warrants as part of an ongoing counter-terrorism investigation," said Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts, who holds responsibility for counter terrorism policing in the northwest

"Three men have been taken into custody for questioning and scenes remain in place as we conduct further enquiries."