18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of 'Syria-related terrorism offences' at Manchester Airport

The suspect from Birmingham was detained after arriving in the UK this morning PA

A TEENAGER has been arrested at Manchester Airport on suspicion of "Syria-related terrorism offences".

The 18-year-old male suspect from Birmingham was detained after arriving in the UK this morning.
West Midlands Police say the arrest follows the detention of a man and a woman on April 4.

West Midlands Police say the arrest follows the detention of a man and a woman on April 4 Getty

The pair, a 24-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, both from Birmingham, are currently on police bail.
A force spokesman said: "There was no risk to any passengers at Manchester Airport or to the wider public in relation to these arrests.
"These arrests and this investigation is not connected to the terrorism arrests of five people from Birmingham in the last 48 hours."