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Man 'linked to Bin Laden' freed Man 'linked to Bin Laden' freed
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A terror suspect said to have "direct links" with Osama Bin Laden has been freed on bail, the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Siac) has said.A terror suspect said to have "direct links" with Osama Bin Laden has been freed on bail, the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (Siac) has said.
The Algerian, who can be identified only as "U", has been released from Long Lartin high-security prison, in Worcestershire.The Algerian, who can be identified only as "U", has been released from Long Lartin high-security prison, in Worcestershire.
He had spent more than seven years in jail awaiting deportation.He had spent more than seven years in jail awaiting deportation.
It comes two weeks after Abu Qatada, described as Bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe, was freed on bail.It comes two weeks after Abu Qatada, described as Bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe, was freed on bail.
'Threat posed'
A Siac spokeswoman said: "As of today I can confirm he ["U"] has been released."A Siac spokeswoman said: "As of today I can confirm he ["U"] has been released."
The Home Office said it had sought the strictest bail conditions possible for "U" while deportation proceedings against him continued.
"U" is appealing to the Law Lords against legal points won by the Home Office at a Siac hearing into his case.
A Home Office spokesman said: "Individuals who are not British nationals and who pose a threat should be deported."