London Police make a further arrest

Police make a further arrest

Commissioner Sir Ian Blair has expressed "deep regret" at the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, calling his death "a tragedy".

The investigation into the incidents of 21 July is continuing. Detectives arrested a further man on Saturday night in Tulse Hill, south London on suspicion of the commission, instigation or preparation of acts of terrorism under the Terrorism Act 2000. He remains in a central London police station where he is being questioned.

Sir Ian said: "the main investigation is proceeding at an extraordinary pace. It is the largest investigation that the Metropolitan Police has ever undertaken and it's incredibly fast moving". He remains "very confident".

On Sunday, further warrants of detention were granted in relation to two men arrested in the Stockwell area on 22 July under the Terrorism Act 2000 on suspicion of the commission, instigation or preparation of acts of terrorism. The warrants allow the men to be detained until 27 July.

Yesterday morning officers carried out a number of controlled explosions on the suspicious package found by a member of the public in NW10. Searches continue and cordons remain in place.

Over 500 calls were made to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline, 0800 789 321, in the 24 hours after CCTV images were released on Friday, and more than 80 emails with information and images were received at www.police.uk .

Assistant Commissioner Andy Hayman, Specialist Operations, said: "The responsible attitude shown by the public in providing us with information is extremely encouraging.

"We are still keen to hear from as many people as possible who have information about these suspects. Do you know them? Do you recognise them? Have you seen them anywhere, either on the day of the attacks, or before, or since?

"I would remind everyone that these men should not be approached - if you see them, please call 999.

"Any other information can be given to the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321. Tell us what you know, and let us take responsibility for deciding if it is relevant. I would urge you to store this number in your mobile phone and if you see or hear anything you think is suspicious, please use it."

Source: Metropolitan Police Service Bulletin 0000000234 25 July 2005

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