Counter-terrorism raids across Greater Manchester: Everything we know as of Monday night
Four men arrested on Saturday remain in custody and police have carried out a further raid in Hyde - here's everything we know as of Monday night
UPDATE: Greater Manchester Police have confirmed that the Hyde incident was not connected to any counter terrorism raids
Police have continued their investigation at a house in Rochdale following a counter-terrorism raid at the weekend.
Five men were arrested on Saturday, including the three arrested in Manchester, Rochdale and Stockport as well as one each in Swindon and London.
The four suspects held on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act remain in police custody for questioning, with the magistrates today granting detectives warrants of further detention allowing all four - all Iranian nationals - to be held until May 10.
The fifth man, aged 24, who was held under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act in the 'Manchester area' was released on bail, said the Met Police.
Soldiers from the elite SAS are understood to have assisted with the three arrests in Greater Manchester on Saturday.
The Manchester Evening News also understands that the unnamed 'specific premises' that was allegedly being targeted is highly likely to be a venue outside of Greater Manchester.
Terrorism police have carried out a further raid in Hyde. Two people are understood to have been arrested. It is unclear if this incident is linked to the arrests on Saturday.
We will continue to bring you updates on this ongoing story as we get them.
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