London police say they arrested 3 men on suspicion of spying for China
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Three men suspected of spying for China were arrested in the UK, including the husband of Labour Party lawmaker Joani Reid, though none have been charged yet.
- The arrests relate to alleged violations of the National Security Act of 2023 for assisting a foreign intelligence service, with suspects detained in London and Wales.
- Joani Reid confirmed her husband was among those arrested but denied any involvement herself or her family in the investigation.
- The UK government has expressed ongoing concerns about covert Chinese activities targeting British democracy, following MI5 warnings about recruitment efforts by Chinese agents.
- British officials have formally protested to China over the arrests, while police stated there was no immediate public threat linked to the case.
