Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:34pm on 04 May 2025,Sunday International
UK counter-terror police arrested eight men, including several Iranian nationals, in two unconnected terror investigations on Saturday. Five were detained in a suspected plot targeting a specific site, with arrests made in London, Swindon, Rochdale, and Manchester. Authorities have yet to disclose the target. In a separate operation, three other Iranian nationals were arrested in London under the National Security Act 2023 for alleged foreign power threat activity. Residents in Rochdale reported armed officers and dramatic scenes during the raid. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper thanked security services, emphasizing the evolving threat landscape and the importance of national security vigilance. (PC: Sky News)
