A BUSINESSMAN today claimed police had failed to turn up anything after two days of searching his premises.

Lower Audley Tyres, in Blackburn, was one of five addresses raided this week as part of anti-terror investigations, but was open as usual today.

Owner Javaid Feroze's brother Junaid, 28, and his friend Zamir Hussain, 24, were arrested in an anti-terror swoop by Metropolitan Police in Cherry Tree on Tuesday.

Junaid's home in Malham Gardens, Zamir's house in Shakeshaft Street, both Audley, and the Feroze family home in Whalley New Road were also searched.

Javaid said his business had had its image tarnished over the past two days. Police finally allowed him back into the premises at 12.30pm yesterday. He said: "All they took was a hard drive to my PC, one alloy wheel, one printer and one broken mobile phone.

"I used the computer to check the company website, and they have only returned one key to me. The police still have two keys to the doors."

Customers began to arrive as normal yesterday afternoon as Javaid and co-workers began the clear-up which will take up to a week to fully complete.

"Many people have been very supportive and sympathetic towards me.

"The police have left the place in a real mess and they walked away with nothing.

"They damaged some locks, doors and even the coffee machine for some reason.

"Most of all they have done a lot of damage to the reputation of my business and to that of my family."

Javaid was still awaiting confirmation as to whether he will be allowed back into his home.

"I asked to get some medicine for my mother, but they refused.

"She is very upset and we have not been allowed to even get a change of clothes.

"This has been a very traumatic time for us.

"My children are living at one house and I am at another, and my mother and sister-in-law constantly worry."

Asked whether he would be pursuing any sort of damages from the authorities, he added: "All I want is my brother to be cleared and come home - that is our priority. My family and I wish to get on with our lives."

Family friend Jawaid Iqbal said: "The police are creating mistrust between neighbours and damaging relations."

Junaid Feroze remained in custody today and the family say it was only through the efforts their local councillor, Tahir Mahmood, that they managed to speak to the solicitor representing him.

"We have spoken to the solicitor representing my brother and he says Junaid is well, but hadn't been interviewed yet. That's all we know."

Ray Booth, a close friend of Javaid's and whose business is situated next to Lower Audley Tyres, said: "Javiad and his brothers are hard-working, honest people.

"Javaid always puts others before himself and it is a pleasure to have known him for the past 15 years. He has friends from all backgrounds and is a highly-respected businessman."