A 26-year-old man has been arrested at a Hayle curry house on suspicion of preparing for an act of terrorism.

The man, who was arrested under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act at the The Balti King Tandoori Restaurant on Fore St, is being questioned by officers from the SECTU at a police station in the Devon and Cornwall area.

The man is understood to be a non-British national, with the arrest related to the conflict in Syria.

Officers from the South East Counter Terrorism Unit (SECTU) working alongside officers from the Devon and Cornwall Police conducted the warrant in Hayle, Cornwall, last night, Monday, November 3.

A police spokesman said: "This arrest relates to an investigation by the SECTU and officers would like to reassure residents that the police activity is in relation to conflicts overseas and is not linked to any immediate threat to local communities or anywhere else in the UK."

West Cornwall local police area commander Supt Jim Pearce said: "I would like to reassure the community that this investigation should have very little impact on local residents. The arrest was pre-planned and was not made in response to any immediate threat to public safety in Hayle.

“Our officers will continue to maintain a presence in the area, offering reassurance to the local community.”

If anyone from the local community has any concerns or information contact police on the 101 number or the Anti-Terrorist Hotline 0800 789 321; all calls will be treated with the strictest confidence.