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Counter-terror police investigate whether Russia was involved in suspicious package fire at DHL warehouse in Birmingham

Detectives confirmed officers were "liaising with other European law enforcement partners" to determine whether the blaze was linked to similar incidents on the continent.
Counter-terror police are investigating whether Russia had any involvement after a suspicious package caught fire at a DHL warehouse in the West Midlands.

A police spokesperson confirmed that "a package at the location caught alight" and it was "dealt with by staff and the local fire brigade at the time".

They added: "Due to the circumstances, and the specialist capability and expertise in investigating such matters, the investigation is being led by officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command with support from colleagues from Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands.

"As part of our enquiries, officers are liaising with other European law enforcement partners to identify whether this may or may not be connected to any other similar-type incidents across Europe."

No one was injured and the blaze was extinguished by the local fire brigade during the incident in Minworth, Birmingham, on 22 July, officers said.

Sky News understands that part of the police's investigation is whether Russia had any involvement in the incident.

No arrests have been made.