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Law Enforcement
Manchester Arena inquiry: Policing issues ‘identified before attack’
(BBC) Police were told of shortcomings in a terror response plan months before the Manchester Arena attack, an inquiry has heard. The police inspectorate warned in November 2016 that “an over-reliance” on the officer in charge of the response could see them […]
Clerics & Preachers
Home Office set to block extremist preacher from entering UK for mosque talk Mohamed Hoblos recently ridiculed those who call on Muslims to condemn Hamas
(Jewish News) The Home Office is set to block an extremist preacher who has previously expressed support for Hamas from entering the UK to speak at a mosque in Middlesbrough, Jewish News understands. Lebanese-born preacher Mohamed Hoblos was due to appear on […]
Legal
Alleged spy says he ‘sabotaged operation’ to travel to Iran
(BBC) The former British Army soldier accused of spying for Iran and escaping from prison has told a court he agreed to travel to the Middle Eastern country but “purposefully sabotaged the operation.” Giving evidence at his trial at Woolwich Crown Court, […]