"Counter-terrorism detectives have been granted more time to question four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran on locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community. The suspects, one Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals, can now be held in custody until 13 March, the Metropolitan police said on Saturday."
"Detectives are understood to be investigating why the alleged surveillance of Jewish locations and individuals was being carried out and whether it was linked to a wish to carry out attacks on British soil. Part of the investigation is looking at claims that in-person surveillance in London took place and whether it was directed from overseas."
"Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, said on Friday the arrests meant police had kept Britain safe from a potential threat. I want to thank the police and our security services for the action they've taken today to keep Britain safe from a potential threat."
Counter-terrorism detectives arrested four suspects—one Iranian and three dual British-Iranian nationals aged 22, 40, 52, and 55—under the National Security Act on suspicion of conducting surveillance on Jewish community locations and individuals. The arrests occurred at addresses in Harrow, Watford, and Barnet. Six additional men were bailed pending further investigation, with one facing assault charges against a police officer. Detectives are investigating whether the surveillance was directed from overseas and whether it aimed to facilitate attacks on British soil. The operation involved counter-terrorism police and MI5 over several months. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the arrests prevented a potential threat and praised security services' efforts.
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