Police continue to question Iranian men over alleged terror plot
Summary
Four Iranian men were arrested in the UK on suspicion of planning a terror act and are being questioned by police. They were detained under the Terrorism Act, allowing police to hold them until 17 May. A fifth man was released on bail.Key Facts
- The arrests took place on 3 May in Swindon, west London, Stockport, Rochdale, and Manchester.
- Police obtained warrants to extend the detention of the four men until 17 May.
- These men are being held under the Terrorism Act, which is a UK law for dealing with terrorism.
- A fifth arrested man, held under a different law, has been released on bail with conditions.
- The Met Police are searching multiple locations in Greater Manchester, London, and Swindon.
- Police have not confirmed speculation about potential targets, including the Israeli embassy.
- In a separate investigation, three more Iranian men were arrested in London under the National Security Act.
- A fourth man was later arrested in north-west London as part of the separate investigation.
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