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the Manchester authorities for arresting the three students in the course of their probe.

“Although they arrested and later released our students, we understand their situation, as Islamophobia does not only spread in Europe and North America, but also in Manchester where there are many Muslims.

“I have been there on a working visit.

“They have good relationship with the Muslim community there through engagement with Muslims and religious scholars.

“However, because of weekly discussions (among students), there might be negative reports on the meetings,” he said.

Zahid said the Malaysian government was ready to extend its cooperation to the British government in the probe.

He assured students that they should not worry about the investigation as Malaysia had cooperation with British intelligence agencies MI-5 and MI-6.

“Should our students come under suspicion by the authorities, and the students do not have any record (of involvement in terror activities), we will definitely inform them.”

Zahid said the three students detained by Greater Manchester police on Monday had been released unconditionally, but they were still traumatised by the arrests.

He said the students were shocked as police had broken down the door of their homes.

He said the affected students had been given shelter at the Malaysia Hall in Manchester for the time being.

They (Malaysian students in Manchester) should also disallow students from other countries into their homes.