Four arrested in counter-terrorism raids in London

Four men have been arrested in London in a counter-terrorism operation, the Metropolitan Police have said.

Scotland Yard said the men were held under the Terrorism Act 2000 on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.

According to the BBC, in a statement the Met department said the arrests were made during a 'pre-planned, intelligence-led operation'.

The men have been taken to a south London police station.