Counter-terrorism agents granted more time to question men suspected of spying for Iran

Counter-terrorism police in London have been granted more time to question four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran on Jewish locations and individuals. The suspects, one Iranian and three British-Iranian dual nationals, were arrested under the National Security Act at addresses in Harrow, Watford, and Barnet on Friday. Six other men arrested at the same location in Harrow have been bailed. Authorities are investigating the purpose of the alleged surveillance and whether it was connected to potential attacks in the UK, possibly directed from overseas. The operation, involving counter-terrorism police and MI5, has been ongoing for months. The Home Secretary acknowledged the arrests and reassured the public, highlighting the government's support for law enforcement in countering threats to the UK.

British police arrested four men in London on Friday on suspicion of spying for Iran's intelligence service. The suspects, one Iranian national and three British-Iranians, are accused of gathering information on locations and individuals connected to London's Jewish community. Counterterrorism police made the arrests at three different addresses as part of an ongoing investigation. Authorities are urging the Jewish community to remain vigilant and report any concerns. Additionally, six other men were arrested at one of the locations on suspicion of assisting an offender and are also in custody.

London police arrested four men, one Iranian and three British-Iranian nationals, on Friday on suspicion of aiding Iran by spying on the Jewish community in north London. The men, aged 22 to 55, are suspected of gathering information on locations and individuals. Police also arrested six other men for allegedly assisting an offender. The arrests follow concerns raised by British intelligence about increasing Iran-backed plots in the UK, including surveillance and potential violence. The Campaign Against Antisemitism criticized the government for not proscribing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which they accuse of fomenting antisemitism. The investigation and searches of properties are ongoing.

Four men were arrested in the London area on Friday on suspicion of spying for Iranian intelligence, targeting locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community. The suspects, one Iranian national and three British-Iranian dual nationals, were apprehended in Barnet and Watford. The Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Policing unit is leading the investigation, which involved pre-planned arrests and ongoing searches at multiple locations. Six additional men were arrested in Harrow for allegedly assisting an offender, with one also accused of assaulting a police officer. All ten men are currently in custody. Authorities are urging the public, particularly the Jewish community, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.