UPDATE 8.45pm

A 48-YEAR-OLD man arrested in Newport in connection with the Parsons Green terror attack has been released from custody with no further action, Scotland Yard said.

And a 21-year-old man who was arrested in London on Saturday has also been released without charge. 

Meanwhile officers have begun a search of the property where the teenager was arrested under section 41 of the Terrorism Act.

Commander Dean Haydon, head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, said: "This continues to be a fast-moving investigation. A significant amount of activity has taken place since the attack on Friday.
"We now have six males in custody and searches are continuing at five addresses. Detectives are carrying out extensive inquiries to determine the full facts behind the attack."

The investigation into the rush hour bombing - which injured 30 people - has seen three men aged 25, 30 and 48, detained in Newport, south Wales, a 21-year-old named Yahyah Farroukh arrested in Hounslow, west London, and an 18-year-old man detained at the Port of Dover.

A time limit on Mr Farroukh's detention is expected to expire today, while detectives have been given until Saturday to continue questioning the 18-year-old suspect.

Police tape is in place around a house in Thornton Heath and a man in a forensic suit went in.

A police car was parked outside and officers were standing guard.

Neighbours on Saint Paul's Road said they believed the property was a halfway house, and one said there has been trouble at that house before.

Phil Burt, 67, who has lived at the opposite side of the street for 40 years, said he heard "enormous shouts" at around midnight.
"We had trouble with that house in the past. I'm not surprised to see tape around there.
"I think at one stage it was used as an in between house.
"I think they tried to use it for ex-jail people and I think they tried to use it for asylum seekers."

He said the shouting, which he is not sure whether it came from the police or not, was so loud that it made at least three dogs in the area bark.

Speaking about trouble at the house in the past, he said: "At one stage there were drug pushers in there."

He also said he thinks there was some police activity at the house "maybe a month ago".

Paula Anderson, 43, lives next door to the property and said she was also woken up by "a lot of banging", adding: "When I looked out there were lots of police officers."

She said her husband went out and asked the police about what was going on and they told him they were "acting on intelligence".

She said she has never had any problems with living next door to the house, which she said probably has about seven or eight bedrooms.

A woman who lives a few doors down, and did not want to be named, said the property was a halfway house and usually occupied by young people.

"All we know is that they'd come and they'd go, they come and they go," she said.

The woman said it has been a halfway house for the seven years she has lived in the area.
Bruce Falconer, 63, who lives nearby, also said the property was a halfway house, adding that there are "a few of them around here".
Pamela Emanuel, 54, lives opposite the property and said a group of young men lived there, describing them as "young foreign teenagers".

She said she did not think the group could speak English, apart from saying hello, adding: "They're either Afghans, Iraqi ... They're not Indian."

Ms Emanuel said: "They didn't make any trouble. They sometimes hung around out the front and talked.

"They didn't make any trouble like the ones before."

She said the current group did not work and would gather in front of the house to chat and have a drink, adding that she was surprised to hear them speaking to people in English about going to college a few nights ago.

She said the house has "always been a pain in the neck" for everyone else living in the area, but said this current period has been the quietest it has been.

Talking about previous tenants, she said: "The owner didn't care who they put in there. They were selling drugs and all sorts of nonsense."
She said of the current group: "They were friendly enough. Quiet. Pleasant enough."

Ms Emanuel said police are at the house frequently - "at least every other week" - and that the current group have lived in the house for no more than six months.

She said her friend owned the house a number of years ago and that she believes it is now on its fourth owner since then.
Ms Emanuel said she believed it was a house used for people with a question mark over their immigration status, and described the group as "unsupervised".


Tom McCall, 75, lives in the house behind the raided property and said police knocked on his door on Wednesday night asking about access to a garage situated between the two houses.

He said there were officers wearing helmets and said of the property: "It's been a halfway house for quite a number of years."

Mr McCall said there has been a "mix of races" among the people who have stayed there and said he thought the current group could have been eastern European, adding: "We've had no problem personally with the people living there."

Mr McCall said there had been quite a serious problem with noise in years gone by with previous tenants.

He said the property is privately owned, adding: "I think it's a lady that owns it."

Mr McCall said there was some police activity a couple of weeks ago, with police cars parked up and officers going in.

He said there is a "friendly atmosphere" in the area, adding: "We're not scared. We're probably intrigued more than anything else."
Officers from a search team arrived at the property, some in all-in-one suits, and with equipment including garden rakes.

A couple of officers went in through the front door carrying cases, while others appeared to be trying to gain access to an overgrown area at the rear of the property.

The raided house is beside St Paul's Church and community centre.
A lay minister at the church said she was not aware of the tenants ever having been in the church.

A tent has been erected by police on the pavement in front of the property and two pitchforks have been placed against the fence at the rear.

Officers have taken a wheelie bin, which appears to be full of rubbish, out through the front door of the property and into the tent.

The tent was taken down outside the Thornton Heath property but the police cordon is still in place and officers remain outside.

Officers appeared to be clearing an overgrown garden at the rear of the house with tools including garden shears.

A neighbour said earlier that the tenants of the house did not have access to the garden.

UPDATE: 6.15PM

Warrants for the further detention of two men arrested in Newport in connection with the terrorist attack at Parson’s Green Tube Station have been granted by Westminster Magistrates' Court until Tuesday, 26 September.

A 48-year-old man arrested at around 5.10am on Wednesday, 20 September, at a second address in Newport remains in custody at a south London police station.

Searches at two homes in Newport are ongoing.

UPDATE: 5.25pm

Reports of police vans back at West Street, Newport.

UPDATE 9.20am

Detectives investigating the Parsons Green terrorist attack have made a further arrest in Thornton Heath, in South London, this morning, Thursday, 21 September.

A 17-year-old male was arrested under section 41 of the Terrorism Act after officers executed a warrant at an address in Thornton Heath at around 00:05am. Officers have begun a search of the property.

To date, a total of six males have been arrested under section 41 of the Terrorism Act in connection with the investigation.

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UPDATE 8.15pm

One of the residents of the street - Lee Williams - sent this photo he took of a car being towed away on Jeffrey Street. 

South Wales Argus:

UPDATE 3.39pm

Jessica Morden MP for Newport East said the recent news is "shocking".

She said: “It’s clearly shocking that these arrests have taken place in our community. 

"This is a fast moving and complicated investigation and it’s really important the Police can  get on with their crucial work of keeping us safe.  

"I’ve seen the officers out and about this morning offering reassurance and I am in touch with the local team.

" Communities can help to defeat terrorism, so if you have any information no matter how small, the Police would rather speak to you than not get a call.”

UPDATE 3.28pm

Deputy chief constable of Gwent Police Pam Kelly said: “Following the three arrests made in Newport relating to the Metropolitan Police’s ongoing investigation of the Parsons Green terrorist attack, I would like to thank the community for their patience and support whilst the investigation continues.  

"We understand the concern members of the public may feel when activity of this nature occurs in their locality.

"I would, however like to reassure the public that Gwent Police stands together with partners across Wales and the UK to confront any threat to our communities. 

"We ask members of the public to be alert, but not alarmed, and to report any suspicious activity by calling us, in confidence, on 0800 789 321, or in an emergency by dialling 999.”

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The two latest men to be arrested over the Parsons Green bombing lived in what was described by neighbours as a "halfway house" for asylum seekers.
The pair, aged 30 and 48, were detained during a raid by counter-terrorism officers at a home in Newport, South Wales, early on Wednesday morning.
A third man, 25, who was arrested at a separate address in Newport shortly after 7pm on Tuesday, and two other suspects detained on Saturday remain in custody, taking the total number of arrests to five.
Searches are being carried out at four addresses, with Commander Dean Haydon, head of the Met Counter Terrorism Command, describing them as expected to take "some days to complete".
The two latest men to be detained are believed to have lived in West Street, close to the city centre.
Residents described the house being searched as a "halfway house" for asylum seekers.
One local businessman, who did not wish to be named, said: "It's apparently a halfway house for the Home Office.
"The people that live there don't come from around here. I don't think they've been there for long."
CCTV images from a local taxi company, Town Taxis Newport, show police arriving on West Street at 5.10am.
In the footage, a marked police van drives into the residential street with three marked police cars and four unmarked cars.
Officers are seen walking into West Street from further vehicles parked on adjacent streets.
Police officers remained at the scene on Wednesday and the road was closed to non-residents.
Forensics officers dressed in white suits went into the property, believed to be number five.
Police dogs were also at the scene.
Meanwhile witnesses to the arrest in Newport on Tuesday described officers "jumping" a man who was put into a police car and driven away.
Nearby resident Sully Ali, 19, a part-time model, told the Press Association: "A big van pulled up and six officers got out and jumped this guy.
"There were two armed officers there, they didn't have their guns pointed at him but they had them on show.
"The guy was smiling.
"I didn't hear him saying anything or the police saying anything to him."
Residents said the arrested man had lived in the area for many years and attended local mosques.
"He was a nice guy, everybody knew him," one man said.
"He was a student here and he worked as a painter and decorator."
One mother added: "He did some painting on our house about two years ago.
"He was a nice guy, he was very softly spoken.
"He used to condemn terrorism in front of my husband, my husband would condemn terrorism and he would agree with him.
"I know he is a Muslim but I don't know what mosque he went to.
"Muslims in this area are totally shocked, we condemn terrorism totally and we totally condemn what happened in London."
The latest raids were carried out by the Met Counter Terrorism Command, assisted by Gwent Police and the Welsh Extremism and Counter Terrorism Unit (Wectu) and both addresses in the town were being searched on Wednesday.
Mr Haydon said: "This continues to be a fast-moving investigation.
"A significant amount of activity has taken place since the attack on Friday.
"We now have five men in custody and searches are continuing at four addresses.
"Detectives are carrying out extensive inquiries to determine the full facts behind the attack.
"We anticipate that the searches will take some days to complete and may cause further disruption.
"However, it is important that we continue with these searches and I'd like to thank all those affected for their support, patience and cooperation."
Friday morning's bomb attack on a London Underground train left 30 people injured.
Detectives had already been granted more time to question the two suspects who were arrested on Saturday.
The family of the second suspect, an 18-year-old man, earlier insisted he was innocent and "loves the UK", according to reports.
Syrian refugee Yahyah Farroukh, 21, was arrested on Saturday night as he finished a shift at a fried chicken takeaway in Hounslow, west London.

Both Farroukh and the younger man, understood to be the suspected bomber, are believed to have spent time in foster care with Penelope and Ronald Jones, aged 71 and 88 respectively, who previously received MBEs for services to children and families.
 

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The Council of Mosques and Muslim Organisations of Newport (COMMON) has issued a statement saying the organisation is "shocked" at the arrest of an individual residing in Newport in connection with the Parsons Green attack.

Convenor of COMMON, Ifthir Ahmed, said: “The Muslim institutions of Newport have been consistent in their opposition to extremism and our city has a proud reputation for its work in this area.

"This one arrest, if the individual is proven to be connected with the attack, will not setback our efforts."

Mubarak Ali, a member of COMMON's steering committee added: “Lots of questions will be asked and need to be answered as information becomes available.

"We know very little at this stage and will have to wait to see if the individual was already known to the police in the context of extremism. Whatever the outcome, the news of this arrest only makes us more determined to oppose all forms of extremism and terrorism.”

UPDATE 1.38pm

Our reporter Niall Griffiths is on his way to West Street.

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South Wales Argus:

South Wales Argus:

More CCTV images issued by Town Taxis Newport of two men being arrested (top right hand corner) in connection with the Parsons Green bombing during a raid by counter-terrorism officers at a home in Newport, this morning. Picture: Town Taxis Newport /PA Wire

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South Wales Argus:

CCTV image issued by Town Taxis Newport of two men being arrested (top right hand corner) in connection with the Parsons Green bombing during a raid by counter-terrorism officers at a home in Newport, this morning. Picture: Town Taxis Newport /PA Wire

UPDATE 12.49

Our reporter Estel is on her way back to West Street.

UPDATE 12.48

South Wales Argus:

Julie Nolan took a picture of Jeffrey Street. She said that there's "still a police presence but quiet".

UPDATE 12.29

South Wales Argus:

Here's a map of Newport including West Street and Jeffrey Street. Picture: Google Maps

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Speaking after today's arrests, Mohammad Asghar South Wales East AM has warned of the growing problem of radicalisation in Welsh communities.

He said: “Today’s arrests have been frightening for residents from the area and radicalisation is a growing problem in Wales, but it is reassuring that our intelligence services are able to act so quickly to apprehend suspects.

“Whilst we mustn’t jump to any conclusions, we need to have an open and honest conversation about radicalisation in our communities.

“The law cannot take the place of familial and community responsibility, but our governments have a duty to take the action necessary to protect its citizens."

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Our reporter Estel is now on her way to West Street.

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South Wales Argus:

Here's another picture of West Street taken by Councillor Mark Whitcutt.

UPDATE 11.44am

South Wales Argus:

Councillor Mark Whitcutt has taken this picture of West Street, Baneswell.

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Jeffrey Street is still cordoned off after at least 13 hours. We first came to the scene last night at about 10.15pm.

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Witnesses to Tuesday's arrest described officers "jumping" a man who was put into a police car and driven away.
Nearby resident Sully Ali, 19, a part-time model, told the Press Association: "A big van pulled up and six officers got out and jumped this guy.
"There were two armed officers there, they didn't have their guns pointed at him but they had them on show.
"The guy was smiling.
"I didn't hear him saying anything or the police saying anything to him."
Mr Ali said the arrested man worked as a painter and decorator for some local residents.
He added: "They were Met Police officers, they were wearing hats saying Met Police and they didn't speak like anyone from round here.
"He was arrested and handcuffed by officers wearing suits.
"They handcuffed him and led him away, they didn't put him in the van though, they put him in a marked police car."
Residents said the arrested man had lived in the area for many years and attended local mosques.
"He was a nice guy, everybody knew him," one man said.
"He was a student here and he worked as a painter and decorator."
One mother added: "He did some painting on our house about two years ago.
"He was a nice guy, he was very softly spoken.
"He used to condemn terrorism in front of my husband, my husband would condemn terrorism and he would agree with him.
"I know he is a Muslim but I don't know what mosque he went to.
"Muslims in this area are totally shocked, we condemn terrorism totally and we totally condemn what happened in London."

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Jeffrey Street remains closed.

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South Wales Argus:

Here's another snap of Jeffrey Street from Chris Tinsley. Picture: www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk

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Our reporter Estel is now on her way to Jeffrey Street.

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West Street is still closed off.

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South Wales Argus:

Officers on West Street. Picture www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk

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South Wales Argus:

West Street. Picture www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk

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South Wales Argus:

Jeffery Street. Picture www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk

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South Wales Argus:

Here's a few pictures of Jeffery Street from our photographer Chris Tinsley. Picture www.christinsleyphotography.co.uk

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South Wales Argus:

Here are some more pictures from Wales News.

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A 48-year-old man and a 30-year-old man were arrested under section 41 of the Terrorism Act after officers executed a warrant at a second address in Newport, Wales at about 5.10am.

This follows the arrest of a 25-year-old man at a separate address in Newport yesterday evening.

The arrests were carried out by officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, supported by colleagues from Gwent Police and the Welsh Extremism and Counter Terrorism Unit (WECTU).

Searches at the two addresses in Newport are ongoing.

Two other men who were arrested on Saturday remain in police custody, meaning a total five men have been arrested in connection with the investigation to date.

An 18-year-old man was arrested by Kent Police in the port area of Dover at approximately 07:50hrs under section 41 of the Terrorism Act. A warrant for his further detention was granted by Westminster Magistrates' Court until 23 September.

A 21-year-old was arrested in Hounslow at 11.50pm under section 41 of the Terrorism Act. A warrant for his further detention was granted by Westminster Magistrates' Court until September 21.

Searches at two addresses in Surrey are still ongoing and are expected to last some days. The search at a commercial property in Hounslow has now concluded. We would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation.

Commander Dean Haydon, head of the Met Counter Terrorism Command, said: "This continues to be a fast-moving investigation. A significant amount of activity has taken place since the attack on Friday. We now have five men in custody and searches are continuing at four addresses. Detectives are carrying out extensive inquiries to determine the full facts behind the attack.

"We anticipate that the searches will take some days to complete and may cause further disruption. However, it is important that we continue with these searches and I'd like to thank all those affected for their support, patience and cooperation."

He added: "As police and our partners do all we can to confront the threat, public vigilance remains as vital as ever.

"We urge the public to report any suspicious activity to the police by calling us, in confidence, on 0800 789 321, or in an emergency by dialling 999.

"We are asking the public to look out for anything that seems out of place, unusual or just doesn't seem to fit in with day-to-day life. It may be nothing, but if you see or hear anything that could be terrorist-related trust your instincts, then act, and call us."

UPDATE 9.43am

A further two men have been arrested over the London terror attack. 

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South Wales Argus:

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South Wales Argus:

Here's a few pictures of the scene taken by Wales News.

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South Wales Argus:

The road is still closed off.

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A spokesman for Gwent Police said: "We can confirm that we have provided assistance to the Metropolitan Police as they continue their investigation into the Parson’s Green terrorist attack.

"We will continue to assist with the investigation in any way we can."

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Another resident Michelle Thomas said: "I was in bed and I heard lots of sirens.

"I couldn't quite work out what was going on.

"When I looked out I saw armed police."

UPDATE 8.35am

Nearby resident Sully Ali, 19, a part-time model, told the Press Association: "A big van pulled up and six officers got out and jumped this guy.

"There were two armed officers there, they didn't have their guns pointed at him but they had them on show.

"The guy was smiling. I didn't hear him saying anything or the police saying anything to him."

Mr Ali said the arrested man worked as a painter and decorator for some local residents.

He added: "They were Met Police officers - they were wearing hats saying Met Police and they didn't speak like anyone from round here.
"He was arrested and handcuffed by officers wearing suits.

"They handcuffed him and led him away, they didn't put him in the van though - they put him in a marked police car."

UPDATE 8.20am

A spokesman for Gwent Police said: "We can confirm that we have provided assistance to the Metropolitan Police as they continue their investigation into the Parson’s Green terrorist attack.

"We will continue to assist with the investigation in any way we can."

UPDATE 8am

The police cordon still remains in place - 

The area is still cordoned off, with several police officers in attendance pic.twitter.com/767zUz5ht3

— Estel Farell-Roig (@ArgusFarellRoig) September 20, 2017

Like last night,Jeffrey street is cordoned off to Marlborough Road with Llanwern Street. I can see a police car & one officer from this side pic.twitter.com/15NYfwXPdX

— Estel Farell-Roig (@ArgusFarellRoig) September 20, 2017

UPDATE 10.30pm

All of Jeffrey Street is fully cordoned off with heavy police presence. 

UPDATE 10pm

Argus reporter Estel Farell-Roig is by the street which local residents have said is connected to the 25-year-old who was arrested this evening. 

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A THIRD man has been arrested in connection with the Parsons Green terror attack, Scotland Yard said.

The 25-year-old was held in a counter-terrorism raid in Newport shortly after 7pm this evening.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said a building in the city was being searched.

Two other men aged 18 and 21 remain in custody in connection with Friday's bomb attack on a London Underground train in south-west London.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "The 25-year-old man was arrested under section 41 of the Terrorism Act at approximately 7.08pm at an address in Newport.

"The arrest was carried out by officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, supported by colleagues from Gwent Police and the Welsh Extremism and Counter Terrorism Unit (WECTU).

"A search is taking place at an address in the Newport following the arrest."