Summary
Police in the UK released a second man who was arrested in connection with a counter-terrorism investigation involving Iran. Four men, suspected of aiding a foreign intelligence service, had been detained, and two of them remain in custody.
Key Facts
- A 52-year-old man was released without charges after being arrested in Watford.
- The arrests took place under the National Security Act.
- Four men were initially arrested: one Iranian and three British-Iranian nationals.
- The investigation involves potential spying linked to London's Jewish community.
- A 55-year-old man, previously arrested in Barnet, was also released without charges.
- Two suspects, aged 22 and 40, are still in police custody.
- Police can hold these two suspects until 20 March.
- Six additional men were arrested on suspicion of helping an offender, and one was also suspected of assaulting a police officer; these individuals are on bail while inquiries continue.
