Austrian police arrest terrorist suspects

AP , Thursday 16 Oct 2014

Australian police
Police on Thursday said they thwarted a plot to carry out beheadings in Australia by supporters of the radical Islamic State group , September 18, 2014 (Photo: AP)

Austrian police have arrested a couple alleged to have trained with radical Islamic fighters in Syria and sought in Germany on suspicion of terrorism.

Law enforcement officials say a 20 year-old man and his 33-year old partner were detained early Thursday on a train headed for Germany shortly before it reached the border. An 8-year old child traveling with them has been handed over to childcare authorities.

State prosecutor spokesman Markus Kitz says an extradition hearing is set for next week.

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