Woman from Oxford arrested for encouraging terrorism online

A 20-year-old woman from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of encouraging terrorism online.

Counter terrorism officers arrested the woman at a property in Blackbird Leys on Monday, police said. She remains in custody.

The pre-planned arrest was in connection with statements which had been made on the internet.

Thames Valley Police said people might notice an increased presence in the area while officers continue a search.

Source: BBC