UK terror plots foiled

The 27-year-old is believed to be a British national who was born overseas and went to school in north London. Photo / AP

A terror suspect arrested in London's Whitehall has been named as Khalid Mohamed Omar Ali.

The 27-year-old is believed to be a British national who was born overseas and went to school in north London.

In a separate operation, an active terror plot was foiled after police launched an armed raid in north London in which a woman was shot and injured.

Ali was detained by armed officers after a stop and search on Friday as part of an "intelligence-led" operation.

He remains in custody, having been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Terrorism Act and possession of offensive weapons.

Police recovered knives during the swoop, which took place near the scene of last month's deadly attack by Khalid Masood in Westminster.

Reports suggest the suspect was arrested after a concerned family member contacted authorities. Meanwhile, six people were in custody after a team of specialist firearms officers stormed an address in Willesden, north London, on Friday. Neighbours recalled hearing "at least six" shots and screaming as police entered the address.

A woman in her 20s who was shot during the swoop remains under police guard after being taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.