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Yesterday armed officers seized the four men, aged 19 to 27, following months of surveillance. Last night police were said to be interrogating the suspects - who are thought to have hatched a plot assassinate the Queen with a knife. Police had already stepped up security after a terrorist shot a soldier guarding a war memorial at Canada’s parliament.
Islamic State militants have called on ‘self-starter’ followers to target high-profile commemorative events. Police marksmen from its SO15 terrorism command arrested the youngest suspect on Thursday night at 8.31pm at the £160,000 home he shares with his mother in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. He is said to have recently returned from Pakistan. Fourteen minutes later a 22-year-old was seized by armed officers at a house in Hounslow. In an unusual move, the eldest suspect was stopped at gunpoint in his car in Southall, West London, but no shots were fired.
The fourth man was arrested in Uxbridge and searches were taking place in Greenford and Hayes, also in West London.
The suspects were all arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
It was reported the allegations are linked to a UK plot - not travelling to Syria to join ISIS.
The use of armed officers for the arrests suggests police chiefs fear the suspects may have acquired weapons. None were found, however.
originally posted by: dianajune
I always thought that the British gov't had a better handle on terrorist threats than the U.S.. However, what really bothers me about ISIS and its "counterparts" (for the lack of a better word) is that they will do just about anything to achieve their goals. This report neglected to say if there were any more suspects and if other weapons other than a knife were expected to be found.
Is there cause for concern or is it just me? This world is going to heck in a handbasket.
originally posted by: Soloprotocol
originally posted by: dianajune
I always thought that the British gov't had a better handle on terrorist threats than the U.S.. However, what really bothers me about ISIS and its "counterparts" (for the lack of a better word) is that they will do just about anything to achieve their goals. This report neglected to say if there were any more suspects and if other weapons other than a knife were expected to be found.
Is there cause for concern or is it just me? This world is going to heck in a handbasket.
How easy to just hire a 50 ton truck and bulldoze your way towards old crinkled arse. With a little protection on the tyres, windsrceen and engine nothing would stop them.
originally posted by: phinubian
a reply to: Soloprotocol
I guess someone has an axe to grind against the royal prussian family ?
originally posted by: alldaylong
originally posted by: Soloprotocol
originally posted by: dianajune
I always thought that the British gov't had a better handle on terrorist threats than the U.S.. However, what really bothers me about ISIS and its "counterparts" (for the lack of a better word) is that they will do just about anything to achieve their goals. This report neglected to say if there were any more suspects and if other weapons other than a knife were expected to be found.
Is there cause for concern or is it just me? This world is going to heck in a handbasket.
How easy to just hire a 50 ton truck and bulldoze your way towards old crinkled arse. With a little protection on the tyres, windsrceen and engine nothing would stop them.
So you are advocating The Queen should be assassinated then?
Hope the right people are taking note of what you are implying.
originally posted by: Soloprotocol
originally posted by: alldaylong
originally posted by: Soloprotocol
originally posted by: dianajune
I always thought that the British gov't had a better handle on terrorist threats than the U.S.. However, what really bothers me about ISIS and its "counterparts" (for the lack of a better word) is that they will do just about anything to achieve their goals. This report neglected to say if there were any more suspects and if other weapons other than a knife were expected to be found.
Is there cause for concern or is it just me? This world is going to heck in a handbasket.
How easy to just hire a 50 ton truck and bulldoze your way towards old crinkled arse. With a little protection on the tyres, windsrceen and engine nothing would stop them.
So you are advocating The Queen should be assassinated then?
Hope the right people are taking note of what you are implying.
What the Fluck are you talking about....I was pointing out how a assassination attempt could be made. I'm pretty sure MI5/6 have run through the same scenario and various others to ensure Lizzies security..
originally posted by: alldaylong
originally posted by: Soloprotocol
originally posted by: alldaylong
originally posted by: Soloprotocol
originally posted by: dianajune
I always thought that the British gov't had a better handle on terrorist threats than the U.S.. However, what really bothers me about ISIS and its "counterparts" (for the lack of a better word) is that they will do just about anything to achieve their goals. This report neglected to say if there were any more suspects and if other weapons other than a knife were expected to be found.
Is there cause for concern or is it just me? This world is going to heck in a handbasket.
How easy to just hire a 50 ton truck and bulldoze your way towards old crinkled arse. With a little protection on the tyres, windsrceen and engine nothing would stop them.
So you are advocating The Queen should be assassinated then?
Hope the right people are taking note of what you are implying.
What the Fluck are you talking about....I was pointing out how a assassination attempt could be made. I'm pretty sure MI5/6 have run through the same scenario and various others to ensure Lizzies security..
Your words made no mention of condemning the suspects who are in custody. Any law abiding citizen would at least have the decency to do so.
originally posted by: nonspecific
How could you condemn someone suspected of a crime?
I would have thought that there would have to be some sort of trial and proof before you go around condemning folks?
a reply to: alldaylong
originally posted by: nonspecific
We often do not see the headlines when they are charged and convicted of the alleged crimes.