COMMENT

Mark Rowley, the country’s top counter-terrorism officer, said developments in the operation had provided “greater clarity “on the attack.

He said: “We are getting a greater understanding of the preparation of the device.

“There is still much more to do but this greater clarity and thisprogresshasledjtac-the independent body that assesses threat - to come to the judgment that an attack is no longer imminent.”

The 18-year-old man was detained on Saturday morning in the departure area of Dover ferry port, which is the busiest ferry hub in Europe and a gateway to the French coast.

“He has only been there a few weeks, he was a refugee. He moved out a few weeks ago. I’m pretty sure he had come from Surrey social services.”

FAMILY FRIEND

Police are continuing to search a house in Sunbury-onthames - home to Penelope and Ronald Jones, aged 71 and