Police have now detained seven people, and released six on bail, in connection with the incident near an air base used by U.S. warplanes that President Trump and Britain's leader say has Iran links.
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British national, twenty-two, arrested on suspicion of a "terror" offence after other suspects released on bail.
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WorldPingBritish police have arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of a terror offense linked to Iran…
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WorldPingAugust Hanning is strongly suspected of treasonous espionage, spying out state secrets, attempted treason, and espionage, the federal prosecutor's office said in a statement…
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