Overview

• Eight men were arrested in two separate counter-terrorism raids conducted by the Metropolitan Police in England on May 4, 2025.
• The first operation led to the detention of five men suspected of planning a terrorist act, while the second resulted in three additional arrests in London, unconnected to the initial case.
• At least seven of the suspects hold Iranian citizenship, with authorities still verifying the nationality of the remaining individual.
• The investigations are in their early stages, with police probing a suspected conspiracy linked to a specific property and assessing any ongoing public danger.
• Counter-terror chief Dominic Murphy has urged public vigilance and cooperation as authorities continue their inquiries into motives and potential threats.