Eight men, including seven Iranian nationals, have been arrested in two unconnected counter-terrorism operations, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.
Five were held over an alleged plot to attack a single premises, while three others were arrested under national security laws.
Commander Dominic Murphy called the operations “significant” and said the arrests were made to “keep the public safe”.
All suspects remain in custody.
Report by Covellm.
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Kneecap rapper Mo Chara to appear in UK court over alleged support for terror group
Kneecap member Mo Chara is scheduled to appear in court today in London. The Metropolitan Police has issued Public Order Act conditions for today’s court date, which has prompted Kneecap to react: "It is a distraction from war crimes that the British State support."
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