Two people detained in London over suspected Iran-linked offenses
In London, United Kingdom, two people were detained as part of an investigation into suspected offenses under the National Security Act, which, according to the Jerusalem Post, are linked to Iran.
Investigation into two suspects
London’s Metropolitan Police reported the detentions on Thursday. Police said the investigation concerns two suspects and has a connection to Iran.
The suspicions concern offenses under the National Security Act. The statement did not provide the names of those detained, their ages, the nature of the possible offenses, or other circumstances of the case. It also did not specify the time of the detentions or state whether those detained had been charged.
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Statement on previous incidents
The Metropolitan Police separately stated that this investigation is not linked to incidents or attacks earlier this year that targeted various sites and buildings associated with Jewish and Iranian communities across London.
The Jerusalem Post described the report as developing. British police did not release additional details in the information provided.