UK police arrest five men for 'terrorism offenses' DW 05/04/2025
Briefly

On Sunday, British police arrested five men suspected of terrorism offenses, four of whom are Iranian. The arrests were made in London, Swindon, and Greater Manchester as part of an investigation into a suspected plot to target a specific location. The suspects, aged between 29 and 46, are currently in custody while police conduct searches in related areas. According to Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorism chief, the investigation is progressing rapidly, with various lines of inquiry being explored to uncover potential motivations and assess risks to the public.
Four of the arrested suspects are Iranian nationals, with the investigation focusing on a potential plot to target a specified location in the UK.
The Metropolitan Police's counter-terrorism chief stated, 'This is a fast-moving investigation... exploring various lines of enquiry to establish any potential motivation.'
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