2 suspects in alleged plot freed
From Times Wire Reports
Police released two of the nine men arrested last week on suspicion of involvement in an alleged plot to kidnap and behead a British Muslim soldier.
Their lawyer, Garth Pierce, said they were never offered any explanation for their arrest.
The reported plot was never carried out. Detectives were granted a further 72 hours Tuesday to question the remaining suspects.
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