Three arrested for allegedly supporting proscribed terrorist organisation

One man was arrested outside the Scottish Parliament and another two men were arrested during a protest in Edinburgh.

Police Scotland said a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal (Andrew Milligan/PA) (PA Wire)

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Three men have been arrested in connection with terror offences for allegedly showing support for a proscribed terrorist organisation.

On Monday at around 1.30pm, a 58-year-old man was arrested outside the Scottish Parliament for waving a sign that expressed support for such an organisation.

On Saturday, two men, aged 78 and 60, were arrested during a protest, where the two allegedly showed support for a proscribed organisation.

The three were arrested in connection with the Terrorism Act 2000.

Police Scotland says a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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Three arrested for allegedly supporting proscribed terrorist organisation

One man was arrested outside the Scottish Parliament and another two men were arrested during a protest in Edinburgh.

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