Terror arrests increase by 70 percent

The UK faces an unprecedented terror threat, with increased roadblocks and officers to prevent attacks like those in London and Manchester. Terrorism arrests have surged, with a significant rise in international and domestic terror-related arrests. The military campaign against ISIS has influenced this increase, as the group encourages basic attack methods. Despite the rise in far-right arrests, Islamist extremism remains the main threat. Local crime investigations suffer due to resource allocation to anti-terror efforts, and less than a third of terror arrests lead to prosecution, highlighting the complexity of gathering evidence.

What significant change has been observed in the number of terrorism arrests in the UK?

What reassurance is given to the public regarding the increased terror threat?

How has the military campaign against ISIS influenced the terror threat in the UK?

What does the increase in arrests linked to the far right indicate about the current threat landscape?

What challenges do authorities face in prosecuting terrorist arrests in the UK?