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Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Police foil terror plot on King's Guards: 'Lone wolf' stopped from carrying out attack on Britain's streets
Police have foiled a terror plot on the King's guards after a 'lone actor' caused a 'huge security scare'. The 20-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and arson in Slough last week at the Salt Hill Activity Centre, near Windsor Castle. It comes as military personnel at a barracks close by were warned not to leave the grounds in uniform, with the alert remaining in place for two days. A source told The Sun: 'The suspect is feared to have been plotting an attack. 'Police informed bosses at the barracks and measures were taken immediately despite him already being in custody. 'It was a huge security scare. But it was in the interests of everyone's safety.' Thames Valley Police confirmed that while in custody on Sunday, the man was re-arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts. Counter terrorism Policing South East are now leading an investigation into the events which took place at Victoria Barracks - home to the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. Police have confirmed they are stepping up patrols to reassure the public of their safety.
Sky News
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News
Israeli embassy in London 'was target of alleged terror plot'
The Israeli embassy in London was the target of an alleged terror plot that led to the arrest of five Iranian men on Saturday, it is understood. The suspects were detained following raids at locations across England after the alleged conspiracy to "target a single premises" was discovered, the Met Police said. At the time, the force did not confirm any details of the premises that were allegedly targeted. However, several media organisations said the plot involved the Israeli embassy in Kensington, west London, reports Sky News understands are accurate. It came as the Iranian government denied any involvement in the alleged terror attack plans. In a statement posted on X, Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said: "We are seeing stories in the media that Iranian nationals are allegedly involved in a supposed plot to target the Israeli embassy in London. "Iran in no uncertain terms categorically rejects any involvement in such actions and confirms that we have not been informed of any allegations via proper diplomatic channels. "Iran has urged the UK to engage so that we may assist any probe into credible allegations. Timing and lack of engagement suggest that something is amiss." 28:01 The Iranian foreign minister said there was a "history of third parties bent on derailing diplomacy and provoking escalation, resorting to desperate measures, including false flag operations". "Iran stands ready to engage to shed light on what has truly inspired, and we reiterate that UK authorities should afford our citizens due process," he added. Commander Dominic Murphy, head of the Metropolitan Police counter terrorism command, said: "Any speculation around this investigation could have a negative impact as we work to keep the public safe from potential threats. "This is a fast-moving counter-terrorism investigation and there are significant operational reasons why we cannot provide further information at this time. "As soon as possible we will look to share further details and in the meantime we would ask the public to remain vigilant and contact us if you have any concerns."
Bloomberg
08-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Trump Expected to Announce Trade Deal With UK
By Good morning. Trump teases a 'major' trade deal—and it's expected to be with the UK. The Bank of England is forecast to cut interest rates today. And Israel's embassy in London was said to be the target of a terror plot. Listen to the day's top stories. Donald Trump is expected to unveil a trade agreement with the UK today, people familiar said. He teased the announcement in a social media post, saying he would hold an Oval Office news conference about a 'MAJOR TRADE DEAL.' The pound gained along with global stocks.
BBC News
06-05-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Investigations ongoing over alleged terror plot, says minister
Investigations ongoing over alleged terror plot, says minister 13 minutes ago Share Save André Rhoden-Paul BBC News Share Save BBC Armed police descended on suspects across the country on Saturday Searches are continuing at a number of addresses after five men were arrested on Saturday over an alleged terror plot in the UK. Home Office minister Dan Jarvis said hundreds of officers were carrying out forensic investigations and collecting evidence at different sites across the country during a Commons statement on Tuesday. The men, who are Iranian nationals, are suspected of plotting to target a specific premises, Jarvis told MPs - though said he could not disclose where. He described the arrests as "some of the largest counter-state threats and counter-terrorism actions that we have seen in recent times". He told the Commons: "What now follows is an incredibly complex set of investigations involving hundreds more officers carrying out forensic searches, collecting vital evidence across different sites across the country, and securing witness statements backed up by the continued efforts of our security and intelligence agencies. "This is careful, painstaking work." The arrests were carried out in west London, Swindon, Rochdale, Stockport and Manchester. Witnesses saw armed officers descend on some of the suspects and drag them away. Military personnel supported the raids, it is understood. Police have been granted extra time to question four of the men, while a fifth has been released on bail. While Jarvis said he could not disclose which site was allegedly being targeted, he added: "Police officers have been in contact with the affected site to make them aware and provide relevant security advice and support." The five arrests took place on the same day as three more Iranian men were arrested as part of a separate counter-terrorism investigation. All three are from London and were arrested under section 27 of the National Security Act 2023, which authorises police to detain those suspected of "foreign power threat activity". Jarvis told the Commons the trio are the first Iranians to be held under the 2023 law, and said carrying out both sets of raids on one day required "intensive" planning. 'Serious challenge from state threats' Last October, Sir Ken McCallum, director general of MI5, said there had been a sharp rise in state-linked threats to the UK - including 20 linked to Iran since January 2022 which had posed "potentially lethal threats to British citizens and UK residents". Referencing those remarks, Jarvis told MPs he could not comment on the details of this week's cases or potential motivations, but said the operations came against a backdrop of "serious, growing and complex challenge from state threats". Last month, Jarvis said the Iranian state would be placed on an "enhanced tier" of the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme, which is expected to launch in July and will require any individuals working for the Iranian regime in the UK to register with authorities or face jail. Speaking on Tuesday, Jarvis added: "Let me be clear, anyone in the UK who works for the Iranian state must declare it or they will be committing a serious criminal offence."
