Man stopped at Edinburgh Airport under Terrorism Act as investigation launched

An investigation has been launched after a man was stopped at Edinburgh Airport under the Terrorism Act on Friday.

Officers stopped the 53-year-old man under Schedule 7 of the act, which allows law enforcement to stop, question, search, and detain individuals at UK ports, airports and International rail stations, to establish whether a person is or has been involved in the commission, preparation, or instigation of terrorism.

The man was questioned and digital devices were seized.

He was not arrested or charged in connection with any offences.

An investigation is ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “On Friday, July 10, a 53-year-old man was stopped using powers under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act 2000 at Edinburgh Airport.

“He was interviewed and digital devices were seized for further examination. Enquiries are ongoing.”