Counter-terror police have arrested 12 people across Britain after uncovering what they allege was a far-right plot targeting the UK Ijtima Islamic gathering at Shrubland Hall in Barham, Suffolk, forcing the four-day event to be cut short on Sunday as officers moved in.
The UK Ijtima drew an estimated 15,000 Muslims from across the country and overseas to the country estate over the weekend for worship, study and reflection. Police declared a major incident after receiving intelligence of a 'potential serious threat' and advised organisers to close the event early on Sunday 12 July as a precaution. That major incident status has since been stood down, and Suffolk Police said attendees 'safely departed' the site.
