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The men are suspected of committing, preparing or instigating acts of terror

They are being questioned by police in central London

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Two men were arrested in London on Thursday on suspicion of terror offenses, police said.

The men, ages 18 and 32, were detained at separate addresses in east London on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, Metropolitan Police said.

Both men are in custody at a central London police station, police said. The two addresses are currently being searched.

CNN’s Laura Perez Maestro contributed to this report.