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Law Enforcement
Seven Iranian men arrested in counter-terror raids across UK, as public warned to ‘stay vigilant’
(LBC) Eight men, including seven Iranians, have been arrested in counter-terrorism raids across the UK, concerning two separate suspected plots. Five men — four of whom are Iranian — were arrested on Saturday in London, the north-west and Swindon. Separately, three other […]
Health & Medicine
Man accused of planning terror attack on Leeds hospital admits possessing pressure cooker bomb Mohammad Farooq, 28, pleads guilty to a charge of possessing an explosive substance with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property. He denies engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts after allegedly planning attacks on St James's Hospital and an RAF base.
(Sky News) A clinical support worker accused of planning terrorist attacks on a hospital in Leeds and an RAF base has admitted possessing a pressure cooker bomb. Mohammad Farooq is accused of targeting St James’s Hospital in Leeds after a failed attempt […]
Government & Politics
Sir David Amess: MP murder suspect held under Terrorism Act
(BBC) The man arrested by police following the killing of the MP Sir David Amess has been named as Ali Harbi Ali. The 25-year-old is being held under the Terrorism Act and officers have until Friday to question him. Whitehall officials confirmed […]