A man has been arrested at Gatwick Airport on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences.

The 24-year-old suspect was held before he boarded a flight, West Midlands Police said.

A 20-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of the same offence at an address in west London.

Both are being held at a police station in the West Midlands.

Police stressed that there was no risk to any passengers at the airport during the operation.