Additional week granted to counter-terror detectives questioning four men
Arrests were made in London, Greater Manchester and Swindon last weekend
Counter terror police have been given an extra week to question four men arrested in London, Greater Manchester and Swindon
They were detained during raids last Saturday (3rd May 2025).
All four men are Iranian nationals - and they're accused of being part of an alleged plot against a specific premises.
A fifth man was released on bail.
Detectives say searches are continuing at addresses in London, Greater Manchester and Swindon as part of this investigation.
Commander Dominic Murphy, Head of the Met Police's Counter Terrorism Command, said:
“Our officers and staff continue to progress what is a significant and highly complex investigation. We are working incredibly hard with public safety at the forefront of our ongoing efforts.
“I would like to ask people to not speculate or share information that has not been confirmed by Counter Terrorism Policing. We have clear and critical reasons for not providing further details at this time. As soon as we can, we will look to share further information with the public.
“As always, I would ask the public to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that concerns them, then to contact us.
“We are working closely with local officers in the areas where we made arrests on last Saturday and I’d like to thank police colleagues around the country for their ongoing support.”
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