Great Britain. Five men suspected of planning a terrorist attack. Police in London

As a result of anti -terrorist surgery, five men were arrested in Great Britain, including four Iranian citizens, London Metropolitan Police said.

Five men were arrested on May 3 as part of the investigation into the planned terrorist attack on a certain object, the name of which was not revealed because of the good of investigation. The arrests took place in London, Swindon, Stockport, Rochdale and Manchester.

As the police reported in an official statement, four of the men are citizens Iran at the age of 29 to 46- the fifth data is still determined. It was also assured that a place was contacted, which was the target of the attack, “to inform about this fact and provide appropriate advice and support.”

– The investigation is still at an early stage and various options are being considered to identify possible motives of suspects and check whether there is still a threat to society in connection with this matter – said Dominic Murphy, head of the London police department dealing with combating terrorism.

Appeal for vigilance

A police representative emphasized that it is necessary to understand comprehensively to the justified concern of public opinion with recent arrests in the course of anti -terrorist surgery. At the same time, he called for vigilance and inform the police about everything that could arouse suspicions.

– We work closely with local officers in areas where we arrested today – assured Murphy.

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