Summary
Three men in the UK have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China as part of an investigation under the National Security Act. One of the men is the partner of a UK Labour Party Member of Parliament. The police say there is no immediate threat to the public.
Key Facts
- Three men, aged 39, 43, and 68, were arrested in London and Wales.
- One man is reportedly the partner of a Labour MP.
- The arrests were part of a counter-terrorism operation under the National Security Act.
- Police carried out searches at the men's arrest locations and other sites in London, East Kilbride, and Cardiff.
- The arrests were related to accusations of aiding a foreign intelligence service.
- The National Security Act was introduced in 2023 to address threats against UK interests.
- The police stated there is no direct or immediate threat to the public.
- The head of Counter Terrorism Policing in London noted a rise in national security cases recently.
