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DW
19-05-2025
- DW
UK charges 3 Iranians with espionage – DW – 05/17/2025
Three men arrested earlier this month in what police called a "very complex and fast-moving investigation" were charged with spying for Iran. A fourth suspect was released without charge. Three Iranian nationals have been charged with suspected espionage for Iran's intelligence services, UK police said on Saturday. The three were all arrested on May 3 in London, with the Metropolitan police calling it "a very complex and fast-moving investigation." They are due to appear in a London court later on Saturday, with the offences allegedly having taken place from August 2024 to February 2025. A 'complex and fast-moving investigation' The three suspects, all with addresses in London, were charged with "engaging in conduct likely to assist a foreign intelligence service between 14 August 2024 and 16 February 2025," the police said in a statement. "The foreign state to which the charges relate is Iran." The arrests came amid heightened concerns about Iranian activities on UK soil. "These are extremely serious charges under the National Security Act, which have come about following what has been a very complex and fast-moving investigation," said Dominic Murphy, head of the Met's Counter-Terrorism command. "Since the men were arrested two weeks ago, detectives have been working around the clock," he added. There was a further charge for one suspect for "surveillance, reconnaissance and open-source research... intending to commit acts, namely serious violence against a person in the United Kingdom." Meanwhile, the other two were also charged with "surveillance and reconnaissance with the intention that acts, namely serious violence against a person in the United Kingdom, would be committed by others." A fourth man was arrested on May 9 as part of the investigation, but has now been released without charge, the police added in their statement. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has previously said it was "disturbed" to learn Iranian citizens had been arrested by British authorities. Edited by Sean Sinico
ITV News
18-05-2025
- ITV News
Four Iranian men arrested on suspicion of preparing terror attack released
Four Iranian men who were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terror attack have been released from custody. The four men - a 29-year-old arrested in Swindon, Wiltshire, a 46-year-old arrested in west London, a 29-year-old arrested in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and a 40-year-old arrested in Rochdale - were detained under the Terrorism Act. After obtaining "various warrants of further detention", all four were released from custody on Saturday, police said. A fifth man, a 24-year-old arrested in Manchester, was detained under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and previously released on bail, with conditions, to a date in May. As part of the investigation, officers continue to carry out searches at a number of addresses in the Greater Manchester, London, Swindon and High Wycombe areas, police said. Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, said: 'We made these arrests due to concerns about a suspected plot to target a specific premises. 'Since those arrests, detectives have been working to assess all the evidence we've gathered and to question the men. 'They are now being released from custody but our investigation remains active and is ongoing. 'We are working very closely with the premises we identified as the suspected target of the alleged plot, and we continue to provide them with support. 'This has been, and continues to be, a highly complex investigation, and we will not hesitate to take further action if we believe there is any imminent threat to the public. 'I would like to thank the public for their support and understanding – particularly in the areas and communities across the UK who have felt the direct impact of our activity. 'I'd like to ask people to remain vigilant and contact us if anything doesn't look or feel right. Information from the public is crucial to our work.'
Leader Live
18-05-2025
- Leader Live
Four Iranian men arrested over alleged terror plot released from custody
The Metropolitan Police said they were 'working very closely' with the premises identified as the 'suspected target of the alleged plot'. Five men, who are all Iranian nationals, were arrested as part of a pre-planned operation on May 3 on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act, contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act, police said. Four of the men – a 29-year-old arrested in Swindon, Wiltshire, a 46-year-old arrested in west London, a 29-year-old arrested in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and a 40-year-old arrested in Rochdale – were detained under the Terrorism Act. After obtaining 'various warrants of further detention', all four were released from custody on Saturday, police said. The fifth man, a 24-year-old arrested in Manchester, was detained under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and previously released on bail, with conditions, to a date in May. As part of the investigation, officers continue to carry out searches at a number of addresses in the Greater Manchester, London, Swindon and High Wycombe areas, police said. Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, said: 'We made these arrests due to concerns about a suspected plot to target a specific premises. 'Since those arrests, detectives have been working to assess all the evidence we've gathered and to question the men. 'They are now being released from custody but our investigation remains active and is ongoing. 'We are working very closely with the premises we identified as the suspected target of the alleged plot, and we continue to provide them with support. 'This has been, and continues to be, a highly complex investigation, and we will not hesitate to take further action if we believe there is any imminent threat to the public. 'I would like to thank the public for their support and understanding – particularly in the areas and communities across the UK who have felt the direct impact of our activity. 'I'd like to ask people to remain vigilant and contact us if anything doesn't look or feel right. Information from the public is crucial to our work.' Mr Murphy said police could be contacted in confidence on 0800 789 321, or via
North Wales Chronicle
17-05-2025
- North Wales Chronicle
Four Iranian men arrested over alleged terror plot released from custody
The Metropolitan Police said they were 'working very closely' with the premises identified as the 'suspected target of the alleged plot'. Five men, who are all Iranian nationals, were arrested as part of a pre-planned operation on May 3 on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act, contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act, police said. Four of the men – a 29-year-old arrested in Swindon, Wiltshire, a 46-year-old arrested in west London, a 29-year-old arrested in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and a 40-year-old arrested in Rochdale – were detained under the Terrorism Act. After obtaining 'various warrants of further detention', all four were released from custody on Saturday, police said. The fifth man, a 24-year-old arrested in Manchester, was detained under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and previously released on bail, with conditions, to a date in May. As part of the investigation, officers continue to carry out searches at a number of addresses in the Greater Manchester, London, Swindon and High Wycombe areas, police said. Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, said: 'We made these arrests due to concerns about a suspected plot to target a specific premises. 'Since those arrests, detectives have been working to assess all the evidence we've gathered and to question the men. 'They are now being released from custody but our investigation remains active and is ongoing. 'We are working very closely with the premises we identified as the suspected target of the alleged plot, and we continue to provide them with support. 'This has been, and continues to be, a highly complex investigation, and we will not hesitate to take further action if we believe there is any imminent threat to the public. 'I would like to thank the public for their support and understanding – particularly in the areas and communities across the UK who have felt the direct impact of our activity. 'I'd like to ask people to remain vigilant and contact us if anything doesn't look or feel right. Information from the public is crucial to our work.' Mr Murphy said police could be contacted in confidence on 0800 789 321, or via
The Independent
17-05-2025
- The Independent
Four Iranian men arrested over alleged terror plot released from custody
Four Iranian men who were arrested on suspicion of preparing a terror attack have been released from custody. The Metropolitan Police said they were 'working very closely' with the premises identified as the 'suspected target of the alleged plot'. Five men, who are all Iranian nationals, were arrested as part of a pre-planned operation on May 3 on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act, contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act, police said. Four of the men – a 29-year-old arrested in Swindon, Wiltshire, a 46-year-old arrested in west London, a 29-year-old arrested in Stockport, Greater Manchester, and a 40-year-old arrested in Rochdale – were detained under the Terrorism Act. After obtaining 'various warrants of further detention', all four were released from custody on Saturday, police said. The fifth man, a 24-year-old arrested in Manchester, was detained under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and previously released on bail, with conditions, to a date in May. As part of the investigation, officers continue to carry out searches at a number of addresses in the Greater Manchester, London, Swindon and High Wycombe areas, police said. Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, said: 'We made these arrests due to concerns about a suspected plot to target a specific premises. 'Since those arrests, detectives have been working to assess all the evidence we've gathered and to question the men. 'They are now being released from custody but our investigation remains active and is ongoing. 'We are working very closely with the premises we identified as the suspected target of the alleged plot, and we continue to provide them with support. 'This has been, and continues to be, a highly complex investigation, and we will not hesitate to take further action if we believe there is any imminent threat to the public. 'I would like to thank the public for their support and understanding – particularly in the areas and communities across the UK who have felt the direct impact of our activity. 'I'd like to ask people to remain vigilant and contact us if anything doesn't look or feel right. Information from the public is crucial to our work.' Mr Murphy said police could be contacted in confidence on 0800 789 321, or via
