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UK police arrest three men on suspicion of spying for China

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 4, 2026 at 07:57 PM
UK police arrest three men on suspicion of spying for China
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British police arrested three men on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, on suspicion of spying for China, allegedly assisting a foreign intelligence service in violation of the National Security Act of 2023. The arrests occurred in London, Powys, Wales, and Pontyclun, Wales. While police did not release the names of those detained, media reports identified one as the husband of Joani Reid, a Labour Party lawmaker. Reid stated she was unaware of any illegal activities by her husband and has no involvement with China. The Chinese embassy in London condemned the arrests, accusing the UK of fabricating espionage cases and lodging a formal protest. The incident comes amid strained relations between the UK and China due to mutual spying accusations.

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Powys 40% Pontyclun 40% London ×360% National Security Act of 2023 60% Keir Starmer 70% Metropolitan Police 70% Joani Reid 70% David Taylor 70% Labour Party ×380% United Kingdom 80% China ×590%

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