A man arrested by police on suspicion of terror-related offences has been named locally as Lewis Ludlow.

Police remain at his Rochester home for a third day as their counter terrorism investigation continues following his arrest on Tuesday.

Ludlow, who remains in police custody, was arrested for allegedly being involved in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, under section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

Earlier today, police said Ludlow was further detained under the under the Terrorism Act (TACT), after Westminster Magistrates' Court authorised a warrant for his further detention.

He can now be held in custody and questioned by Counter Terrorism Police until Wednesday, April 25.

As part of the investigation, officers continue to carry out searches his home in Warren Wood Road.

Witnesses reported seeing officers searching the property throughout Tuesday and Wednesday.

A large blue tent is still outside the home.

A witness who lives near the scene said she believed the man arrested was a white British Muslim convert.

It is believed his arrest may have a connection with activity on Tuesday in nearby St Williams Way.

Officers were seen searching gardens at the front and back of the home.

Neighbours saw them lifting drains. Several police vehicles were parked outside the property.

It is understood Ludlow has lived at the address for more than 10 years with his family.

A spokesman said: "Kent Police is carrying out a search warrant at a private residential address in Rochester as part of a pre-planned and on-going investigation.

"A man has been arrested and is currently in custody.

"There is a police presence at the address while the investigation continues, but there is no cause for alarm for local residents."