Its not Westbury-On-Trym its Southmead.

Sue, Bristol,

Just watching the Police News Conference - apparently it's "not helpful" to say what the "ethnicity" of the guy arrested is. So why, sitting next to her, is there a Muslim from the Muslim Cultural Society, who claims that 100 percent of the "Muslim community" is against such plots? How does he know? What's that all about then? What on earth is the point of this conference - this woman from the police isn't going to answer a single question. What a waste of time.

Ahmed, Marseille, France

If the suspect is 19 years old then he is without a doubt a man in the eyes of the law, having reached his majority at 18. It is indeed ridiculous that the media play these silly games, and it is difficult to determine the reasons behind them.

Bill Q, Derby,

I'm puzzled as to when one becomes a 'man' in England. True, this suspect is technically a 'teenager', but I assume there are 19-year-old 'men' serving in the military and working to support families.
The accused killer in another case was recently described as a '17-year-old boy'.
Interesting.

Clany, Cut Bank, MT, USA

This is a wake-up call for us all to be vigilant.

Congratulatons to Avon & Somerset Police for their swift action in preventing a possible act of terrorism.

Mike C, London, UK

We are under the gun nowadays due to the threat terrorist present to our modern civilized world. I think we should be rounding up these people and deport them till we have no threat to worry about. I would think returning them to their point of origin and then refusing entry might be a good thing.No muslims no fear of terrorism. I think it makes a lot more sense then allowing this mess to drag out and people have to live with the fear or possiblity of attacks. I think it might be a good thing to deport persons who present a problem to your nation and its safety.I know the good with the bad might end up being deported but I think the majority of people might feel safer.I know this may seem harsh but if you deport them the odds of a terrorist attack would go down and maybe many of us could sleep easier knowing this was happening. The worst part is many good people would get deported.Also it might give the general public a sense of security.

happymike, Baton rouge , la. u.s.a.

Mr. Farooq Siddique is to be commended for his measured commonsense comments, and in keeping these troubling developments in proportion. He shows real savoir-faire in the way he chose to comment today. He adroitly distinguishes between Islam - The Way of Peace - and extremism - The Way of War. I would hope that all clergymen and -women would speak in a likewise fashion if one of 'their' people were arrested on suspicion of extremist behaviours/actions. (The young man in question has not yet been charged with any crime, but Mr. Siddique played it more as a statesman than a politician. Kudos!.). Shows generosity of spirit and kinship with his countrymen rather than resorting to a 'tribal' 'reaction'. Bravo. British Muslims need more brave leaders like Mr. S.

Phillipe T. Lucre, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

"The Muslim community supports the work of the police. Terrorism affects all of society and we all have to work against it."

It would be nice to see some work going in to solving serious issues that reside in these commmunities.

Kris, Bristol,

People are bound to be hoping for peaceful life .
I hope this matter will be dealt with peacefully and quickly!
God Bless Us!

Xiaofei Wang, Chengdu, China

It may help the situation if Muslim leaders were to appear on T.V. appealing to other mulims not to get involved and to be thankful they are lucky enough to reside in a decent country.

Tiny , Birmingham, England