Image caption Two houses in the Savile Town area of Dewsbury were being searched by police on Tuesday

Police have been granted extra time to question two men arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences. ARRESTED: Counter Terror police have arrested two men on suspicion of planning acts of terror

Loud bangs were heard as officers forced their way into two addresses in Savile Town, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Police have since confirmed a two men, aged 52 and 21, were arrested by officers from the North East Counter Terrorism Unit on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000. They have been detained at a police station in West Yorkshire for questioning, and two homes were being searched in connection with the ongoing investigation. I can’t believe it.”

In a statement a spokesman for Counter Terrorism Policing North East said: “The public may have heard loud bangs at the time police entered the properties. “We would like to reassure them that this was part of the method of entry to gain access.”

The arrests were planned and “part of a proactive, intelligence-led investigation”, the unit said. Email webnews@trinitymirror.com

"These arrests are not connected to the ongoing CT investigation into malicious communications," police said. “We appreciate local people may have concerns as a result of this activity and we are grateful for their patience and understanding while these enquiries are carried out.”

West Yorkshire Police Superintendent for the Kirklees Area, Marianne Huison, said: “I understand our local communities will have concerns about this police activity but I want to offer my reassurance that we will continue to serve and protect the public of West Yorkshire. "We work very closely with our colleagues in CT Policing North East and with local partners and we will ensure we maintain these strong links in order to provide a high level of service and delivery to everyone in our community.
Police questioning two men suspected of plotting terror attacks in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire are granted an extension until April 10 to detain the suspects.