Two bank accounts have been frozen by police following a counter-terrorism operation after the Met arrested seven people for alleged activities linked to a Kurdish group.

Freezing orders were applied to two accounts suspected of supporting or financing terrorist activities linked to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, known as the PKK.

The separatist group wants an independent Kurdish state in southeast Turkey and has been banned in the UK since 2001.

It has been fighting against the Turkish state since the early 1980s.

It comes after seven people were arrested at different addresses in London on November 27 as part of the force’s crackdown on the counter-terrorism command.

Five men aged 23, 27, 31, 56 and 62 and two women aged 31 and 59 were arrested last week.

Five men aged 23, 27, 31, 56 and 62 and two women aged 31 and 59 were arrested last week (Photo)

Police have confirmed that additional detention warrants have been obtained for these seven people, meaning they can be detained until Monday.

Acting Commander Helen Flanagan, of the Met’s counter-terrorism command, said: “Our officers continue to work around the clock to gather and examine evidence as part of this investigation into very serious allegations.

“I would like to reiterate that this investigation is being conducted with full operational independence and I ask people to avoid speculating or sharing unverified information, whether online or elsewhere.”

Searches were carried out at eight addresses in London as part of the investigation, police said.

The Kurdish Community Center in Haringey was one of the sites which came under scrutiny but was given permission to reopen.

Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, who leads local policing for the Haringey area, said: “We are very aware of the ongoing impact of this investigation on the local community, particularly the Kurdish community.

“We worked closely with representatives of the community center while the searches were underway there, and we recognize the impact of its closure while officers carried out significant searches there as part of their investigation.”

“I would like to thank the local community and residents for their continued support and understanding, and if anyone has any concerns please contact me or my local officers so we can work with you to keep everyone safe. “