US EditionFour Iranian men arrested on suspicion of preparing terror attack released
- Five Iranian men were arrested on May 3 across London, Swindon, Greater Manchester, and Rochdale on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act.
- Police carried out the arrests under the Terrorism Act after identifying a potential plot aimed at a particular location during a planned operation.
- Four men, aged 29 to 46 and detained under the Terrorism Act, were held in various locations before being released from custody on May 17, while the fifth man remains under investigation on bail.
- Commander Dominic Murphy described the case as a "highly complex investigation" and urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to police confidentially.
- The inquiry is ongoing with continued searches at several locations, and authorities have stated they will promptly respond if they identify any immediate danger to the community.
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Four Iranian men arrested on suspicion of preparing terror attack released
Four men were arrested in Swindon, London, Stockport and Rochdale and detained under the Terrorism Act. After obtaining "various warrants of further detention", all four were released from custody on Saturday, police said.
Four arrested in counter terror investigation released from custody
A group of four men who were arrested as part of a counter terror investigation have been released from custody. The men were arrested on Saturday, May 3 at addresses in London, Swindon and Greater Manchester.The five men, who are all Iranian nationals, were arrested on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act, contrary to section five of the Terrorism Act (TACT) 2006. Four of the men were detained under TACT and after obtaining various warra…
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