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Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for China

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.

March 4, 2026 at 02:59 PM Original source
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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

All Coverage

Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for China
BBC Newsvia rss 3 quotes 3 persons

The Met Police suspect three men of assisting Chinese intelligence services in the UK.

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Three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Sky Newsvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

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.

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Three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Evening Standardvia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

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.

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London police arrest 3 men on suspicion of spying for China
Anadolu Agencyvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

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.

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London police arrest 3 men on suspicion of spying for China
Associated Pressvia ai 3 quotes 3 persons

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.

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London police arrest 3 men on suspicion of spying for China
ABC Newsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

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.

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