Terror cops have arrested a man in south east London on suspicion of funding terrorism.

The 40-year-old man was arrested yesterday afternoon (Saturday, April 22) and has been detained at a south London police station under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE).

Officers had arrested a 30-year-old man at an address in north London on Wednesday morning (April 19) suspicion of commissioning, preparing or instigating acts of terrorism.

He remains detained at a south London police station under section 40(1) of the Terrorism Act 2000.

The Metropolitan Police’s searches at a residential address in north London have concluded.

The force’s enquiries continue.