Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for China
The Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"Neither I nor my children are part of this investigation, and we should not be treated by media organisations as though we are."
— Joani Reid , Politician
"This government stands resolute in our resolve to counter foreign interference activity targeting the UK from any state actor."
— Jarvis , Politician
"Unless the United Kingdom stands up to these threats, our country will continue to be treated with disdain."
— Alex Burghart , Politician
"I have never seen anything to make me suspect my husband has broken any law."
— Joani Reid , Politician
"The Government has been consistent and unambiguous in our assessment that China presents a series of threats to the United Kingdom."
— Dan Jarvis , Politician
"We have seen a significant increase in our casework relating to national security in recent years."
— Helen Flanagan , Other
"I have never seen anything to make me suspect my husband has broken any law."
— Joani Reid , Politician
"We remain deeply concerned by an increasing pattern of covert activity from Chinese state-linked actors targeting UK democracy."
— Dan Jarvis , Politician
"I have never seen anything to make me suspect my husband has broken any law."
— Joani Reid , Politician
"I can confirm to the House that British officials have formally démarche Chinese counterparts in London and Beijing about these allegations to raise our strong concerns."
— Dan Jarvis , Politician
"We have seen a significant increase in our casework relating to national security in recent years, and we continue to work extremely closely with our partners to help keep the country safe."
— Helen Flanagan , Other
"We have seen a significant increase in our casework relating to national security in recent years, and we continue to work extremely closely with our partners to help keep the country safe and take action to disrupt malign activity where we suspect it."
— Helen Flanagan , Other
"This government stands resolute in our resolve to counter foreign interference activity targeting the UK from any state actor."
— Dan Jarvis , Politician
"The force had seen a significant increase in national security casework in recent years, but officers were working to disrupt malign activity where we suspect it."
— Helen Flanagan , Other
Key People
Shadow cabinet office minister commenting on the threats to the UK.
UK Defence Secretary currently advocating for military resource allocation.
Parish councillor involved in local nature recovery efforts.
Helen Flanagan is the head of counter terrorism policing in London.
Member of Parliament discussing foreign interference in UK affairs.
Scottish Labour MP representing East Kilbride and Strathaven.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
Tags
All Coverage
The Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.
The Metropolitan Police arrested a 39-year-old man in London, a 68-year-old in Powys, Wales, and a 43-year-old in Pontyclun, Wales, on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service under the National Security Act, 2023. All three remain in custody as investigations continue.
The Metropolitan Police arrested three men, aged 39, 43, and 68, in London and Wales on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service. The arrests are part of a Counter Terrorism Policing investigation into suspected National Security Act offences.
Three men were arrested in London and Wales on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service under the UK's National Security Act. Searches were conducted at properties where the arrests took place, and three other locations in London, East Kilbride, and Cardiff.
Three men, aged 39, 43, and 68, were arrested in London and Wales on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, violating the UK's National Security Act of 2023. The arrests are part of a broader investigation into alleged Chinese espionage activities in the UK.
Three men were arrested in London and Wales on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, violating the UK's National Security Act of 2023. The arrests are part of a broader investigation into alleged Chinese espionage activities in the UK.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
China, India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says - Reuters
China, India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says Reuters
July 9, 2026 at 01:04 PMChina purges third Politburo member in deepening anti-graft drive - Reuters
China purges third Politburo member in deepening anti-graft drive Reuters
July 14, 2026 at 04:18 AMUK police release man arrested on suspicion of killing former minister Widdecombe - Reuters
UK police release man arrested on suspicion of killing former minister Widdecombe Reuters
July 11, 2026 at 06:37 AMUkrainian agent accused of murdering Monaco bomb suspect changes story
Two men with links to Ukraine's security services are accused of killing Anastasiia Berezovska and dumping her body in woods.
July 9, 2026 at 08:47 PMPalantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values' - Reuters
Palantir says UK police contract wrongly blocked over perceived 'values' Reuters
July 9, 2026 at 09:22 PMMan arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe - Reuters
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK minister Ann Widdecombe Reuters
July 10, 2026 at 06:05 PM