Three men arrested for 'supporting proscribed terrorist organisation'

A 58-year-old man was arrested near Holyrood for displaying a sign supporting a proscribed organisation.

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Three men have been arrested over terror offences in Edinburgh.

A 58-year-old man was arrested by officers in the vicinity of the Scottish Parliament building on Monday for displaying a sign showing support for a proscribed organisation.

Two men, aged 60 and 78, were also arrested for showing support for a proscribed organisation at a protest in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Police Scotland said they were all arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000.

Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

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