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Met extends custody for four suspects
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UK counter-terrorism detectives were granted more time to question four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran, extending custody to 13 March.
Why it matters
Four men aged 22, 40, 52 and 55 were arrested shortly after 1am on Friday at addresses in Harrow, Watford and Barnet. They were arrested under the National Security Act on suspicion of spying for Iran on locations and individuals linked to the Jewish community. Their custody was extended and they can now be held until 13 March. Six other men aged 20 to 49 arrested at the same location in Harrow were bailed pending further investigation. One of those men was further arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer.
Implications
- • The four suspects remain in custody and can be questioned until 13 March.
- • Six other suspects are subject to bail conditions while the investigation continues.
Who is affected
- • Counter-terrorism detectives
- • Detainees held in custody
- • Bailed suspects under investigation
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