Four terror suspects have been arrested in dawn swoops in London.
Six homes and three business addresses were raided by anti-terrorist police in south-west London. Four men aged, 28, 29, 29 and 32 were arrested under the Terrorism Act and are being held on suspicion of involvement in the commission, preparation or instigation of act of terrorism. They are being quizzed at a central London police station.
"Nigel! Did that North African fellow fall down the stairs again?"
"Yes, Percy. I fear he did."
"Tusk tusk. How clumsy. You must keep a closer eye on him." | A police spokeswoman would not comment on whether the arrests were linked to last week’s anti-terrorist detentions.
"Wot the 'ell do you think?" | Three men were arrested in raids in Birmingham, Gloucester and Manchester last week. Two of the men were released.
But Sajid Badat, 24, who was arrested in Gloucester, is still be quizzed by police over possible links to al Qaeda. Gloucestershire Police are continuing a forensic search of his home after the alleged discover of a "relatively small amount" of explosives.
Police now have until Wednesday to continue questioning him. They must then charge of release him. Meanwhile, six men detained last week by Sussex police under anti-terrorism legislation remain in custody. The men, of North African origin and all in their mid-20s, were detained by officers investigating a "large scale" cheque and credit card fraud. |