British police have arrested seven suspects in a counter-terrorism operation. According to police, six men ranging between 25 and 32-years of age were detained last night on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism. A 22-year old woman was also arrested in this connection. Police said the seven suspects are being held for further questioning while they continue searching properties across the Birmingham region. According to police, the arrests had no connection to the Liberal Democrat party conference taking place in Birmingham.