Terror arrests at university campus

Two men arrested at a university campus under the Terrorism Act are being questioned by police.

The men, aged 30 and 22, were arrested on the University of Nottingham campus on Wednesday morning.

One of the men is believed to be a student at the university. The other is a former student.

A police spokeswoman said the men were arrested during a joint operation between Nottinghamshire Police and the Midlands Counter-terrorist Unit.

Superintendent Simon Nickless of Nottinghamshire Police said: "Officers are working with community representatives to offer support and reassurance. The response has been calm and rational.

"Feedback is that people accept that this is the sort of operation that is necessary and reasonable for the welfare of communities."

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