THE TELEGRAPH: Britain will face a threat from radicalised young Muslims for another 30 years, the Security Minister Lord West has said.
Lord West warned that it will take decades to win the argument against terrorism and extremism in some sections of British society.
"To stop this radicalisation of extremists is going to take about 30 years," the minister told MPs on the Commons Defence Committee.
He added that no matter how much work the Government puts into improving Britain's ability to detect and thwart terrorist plots, the threat will only be overcome by persuading Muslims not to engage in violence.
"We cannot arrest and protect our way out of this problem," Lord West said. >>> By James Kirkup, Political Correspondent | October 21, 2008
THE TELEGRAPH: Young Muslims ‘Are Turning to Extremism’
Extremists are winning the battle for the hearts and minds of Britain's young Muslims, a disturbing police report warns.
Increasing numbers have become so alienated from mainstream society that they could even lend their support to jihadi terrorism, the study claims.
While most reject violence, many distrust police and are reluctant to inform on extremists. >>> By Patrick Sawer | June 22, 2008
THE TELEGRAPH: Five Men Arrested under Terrorism Act
Five men have been arrested in Birmingham under the Terrorism Act after a "long and complex investigation".
The men, aged 29 to 36, were arrested on suspicion of being involved in the "commission, preparation or instigation of an act of terrorism", according to West Midlands Police.
Police officers raided five residential addresses in Birmingham shortly after 6am on Tuesday morning.
As part of the investigation, a further two business properties were also searched by the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "The men in custody are aged between 29 and 36
"This action comes as a result of a long and complex investigation by the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit. >>> By Chris Irvine | October 21, 2008
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