Two arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service
Two individuals have been arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iranian intelligence services. The Metropolitan Police stated that the arrests are part of an ongoing national security investigation and do not pose an immediate threat to the public.
Why it matters
The arrests highlight rising concerns regarding foreign state-sponsored espionage activities within the United Kingdom.
Published 10 September 2026, 14:28 BST Updated 11 minutes ago Two people have been arrested in London on suspicion of assisting Iran's intelligence service, the Metropolitan Police has said.
A 60-year-old man and 42-year-old woman were arrested at properties in London on Wednesday as part of an investigation into suspected National Security Act (NSA) offences.
The suspects, who were both held on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, have been released on bail under strict conditions, the Met said.
Police said the arrests were not "connected to any of the incidents or attacks" linked to Jewish and Iranian communities across London earlier this year.
The arrests took place following two searches carried out at properties in north and north-west London in June, the Met added.
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