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The links between three attempted car bombings in Glasgow and London are becoming “ever clearer”, the UK’s top counter-terrorism officer has said.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Peter Clarke said he was “absolutely confident” of uncovering details of the attackers’ methods and network.

A Jeep containing gas cylinders was driven into Glasgow Airport a day after two car bombs were found in London.

Five people are being held, but police are thought to be hunting a suspect.

BBC correspondent Daniel Sandford said that might explain why the country remained on its highest state of security alert - critical.

This means an attack is expected “imminently”.

Scotland Yard said two people were arrested on the M6 in Cheshire overnight - a 26-year-old man and 27-year-old woman.

The man has been identified by the BBC as Dr Mohammed Asha, from Iran.

Another 26-year-old man was arrested in Liverpool. All have been taken to Paddington Green police station in London for questioning.

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