Police continue to question Iranian men over alleged terror plot

(BBC) Police have been given more time to question four Iranian men over an alleged terror plot in the UK.

The men were arrested on 3 May on suspicion of preparation of a terrorist act, the Metropolitan Police said.

The suspects, detained under the Terrorism Act, can be held until 17 May after the force obtained warrants to further extend their detention.

A fifth Iranian man, who was detained under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, has been released on bail with conditions.

The five men — two aged 29, a 40-year-old, a 24-year-old and another aged 46 — on 3 May — were arrested in Swindon, west London, Stockport, Rochdale and Manchester.

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