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Car bombings suspect 'on the run' Car bombings suspect 'on the run'
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Detectives are still urgently hunting people suspected of involvement in the attempted car bombings in London and at Glasgow Airport.Detectives are still urgently hunting people suspected of involvement in the attempted car bombings in London and at Glasgow Airport.
Five people were arrested at the weekend, but at least one suspect is still believed to be on the run.Five people were arrested at the weekend, but at least one suspect is still believed to be on the run.
Those held so far include a qualified medical doctor. Police say none of the suspects is British in origin.Those held so far include a qualified medical doctor. Police say none of the suspects is British in origin.
Police are linking the failed bombings and the UK remains on high alert amid fears of a possible further attack.Police are linking the failed bombings and the UK remains on high alert amid fears of a possible further attack.
The terror alert level was raised to critical - its highest level - after a Jeep Cherokee, loaded with gas cylinders, crashed into the doors of Glasgow Airport's main terminal and burst into flames on Saturday afternoon.The terror alert level was raised to critical - its highest level - after a Jeep Cherokee, loaded with gas cylinders, crashed into the doors of Glasgow Airport's main terminal and burst into flames on Saturday afternoon.
Not intimidatedNot intimidated
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith defended the decision not to raise the terror alert level to critical earlier in the light of suggestions that the new Brown administration could be a target.Home Secretary Jacqui Smith defended the decision not to raise the terror alert level to critical earlier in the light of suggestions that the new Brown administration could be a target.
She told the BBC that decisions on the level of alert were taken by an independent committee, which properly raised the level to critical after attempted bombings.She told the BBC that decisions on the level of alert were taken by an independent committee, which properly raised the level to critical after attempted bombings.
She said the government had put sufficient focus on counter-terrorism and was looking at ways of "tackling the ideology that recruits people to terrorism" and at further legislation.She said the government had put sufficient focus on counter-terrorism and was looking at ways of "tackling the ideology that recruits people to terrorism" and at further legislation.
Ms Smith also said she was encouraged by the progress of the police investigation into the attacks. Ms Smith, who will make a statement to MPs in the Commons on Monday afternoon, also said she was encouraged by the progress of the police investigation into the attacks.
"There's clearly progress being made," she added."There's clearly progress being made," she added.
Earlier, Ms Smith had declined to comment on reports that US Intelligence had recently warned the UK that Glasgow could be a target.Earlier, Ms Smith had declined to comment on reports that US Intelligence had recently warned the UK that Glasgow could be a target.
Alex Salmond, Scotland's First Minister, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that life was already getting back to normal in Scotland.Alex Salmond, Scotland's First Minister, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that life was already getting back to normal in Scotland.
Paisley - Burning car driven into doors of Glasgow Airport on Saturday. Two people arrested at scene London - Two car bombs that failed to detonate found in West End on FridayPaisley - Controlled explosion carried out on car at Royal Alexandra HospitalCheshire - Man and woman arrested on M6 on Saturday night, then taken to London for questioningLiverpool - Man arrested. Police searching two addressesHouston - Police searching houses in the Renfrewshire village, near Glasgow AirportNewcastle-under-Lyme - Police searching house in StaffordshirePaisley - Burning car driven into doors of Glasgow Airport on Saturday. Two people arrested at scene London - Two car bombs that failed to detonate found in West End on FridayPaisley - Controlled explosion carried out on car at Royal Alexandra HospitalCheshire - Man and woman arrested on M6 on Saturday night, then taken to London for questioningLiverpool - Man arrested. Police searching two addressesHouston - Police searching houses in the Renfrewshire village, near Glasgow AirportNewcastle-under-Lyme - Police searching house in Staffordshire
"The prime minister and I have been at one in making sure that the country will not be intimidated or stopped from going about its business by terrorist incidents," he added. "The prime minister and I have been at one in making sure that the country will not be intimidated or stopped from going about its business by terrorist incidents," he said.
It has emerged that detectives tried to contact a letting agency, believed to have rented out a house to one of the suspects, 10 minutes before the attack at Glasgow airport.
Daniel Gardiner, director of the Paisley-based Let-It agency, said officers had traced his company after tracking phone records linked to the foiled London car bomb attacks.
Severe burns
The attempted attack in Paisley came a day after two Mercedes containing petrol, gas cylinders and nails were found outside a nightclub in London's Haymarket and in a nearby street.The attempted attack in Paisley came a day after two Mercedes containing petrol, gas cylinders and nails were found outside a nightclub in London's Haymarket and in a nearby street.
The devices failed to detonate.The devices failed to detonate.
Commuters and air travellers are being warned to expect extra delays to journeys on Monday, with extra police patrols and vehicle searches taking place at airports and transport hubs. Commuters and air travellers were being warned to expect extra delays to journeys on Monday, with extra police patrols and vehicle searches taking place at airports and transport hubs.
Detectives are trying to trace the movements of the green Jeep Cherokee - registration L808 RDT - which crashed into the airport.Detectives are trying to trace the movements of the green Jeep Cherokee - registration L808 RDT - which crashed into the airport.
BBC home affairs correspondent Danny Shaw suggested the need to track the vehicle's movements could mean the police were still not sure where the car bomb's components were picked up and assembled and who else was involved.BBC home affairs correspondent Danny Shaw suggested the need to track the vehicle's movements could mean the police were still not sure where the car bomb's components were picked up and assembled and who else was involved.
Five people have so far been arrested in connection with the two incidents - in Glasgow, Liverpool and Cheshire.Five people have so far been arrested in connection with the two incidents - in Glasgow, Liverpool and Cheshire.
A 26-year-old man and 27-year-old woman were arrested on the M6 near Sandbach, Cheshire, on Saturday night.A 26-year-old man and 27-year-old woman were arrested on the M6 near Sandbach, Cheshire, on Saturday night.
The man has been identified by the BBC as Dr Mohammed Asha.The man has been identified by the BBC as Dr Mohammed Asha.
Dr Asha and the woman have been taken to Paddington Green police station in London for questioning.Dr Asha and the woman have been taken to Paddington Green police station in London for questioning.
Their arrests are linked to the search of a house at Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire.Their arrests are linked to the search of a house at Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire.
Another 26-year-old man was arrested in Liverpool on Sunday and remains in custody at a Merseyside police station.Another 26-year-old man was arrested in Liverpool on Sunday and remains in custody at a Merseyside police station.
A man arrested by police at Glasgow airport suffered severe burnsA man arrested by police at Glasgow airport suffered severe burns
Two men were detained at Glasgow Airport on Saturday after the attempted attack.Two men were detained at Glasgow Airport on Saturday after the attempted attack.
One had severe burns and remains in a critical condition, and under armed police guard, at Royal Alexandra Hospital, in Paisley.One had severe burns and remains in a critical condition, and under armed police guard, at Royal Alexandra Hospital, in Paisley.
The BBC has learned those arrested are believed to be of varying Middle Eastern nationalities. The BBC has learned those arrested are believed to be of Middle Eastern nationalities.
On Sunday, police also searched addresses in the Liverpool area and in Houston, Renfrewshire, close to Glasgow Airport.On Sunday, police also searched addresses in the Liverpool area and in Houston, Renfrewshire, close to Glasgow Airport.
The UK's top counter-terrorism officer, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Peter Clarke, of the Metropolitan Police, said the links between the three attempted car bombings were becoming "ever clearer".The UK's top counter-terrorism officer, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Peter Clarke, of the Metropolitan Police, said the links between the three attempted car bombings were becoming "ever clearer".
Fast-moving inquiryFast-moving inquiry
He described the investigation into the failed bombings as "extremely fast-moving". He described the investigation into the failed bombings as "extremely fast-moving", with forensic searches of vehicles proving "extremely valuable" and thousands of hours of CCTV being sifted through.
"It is no exaggeration at all to say that new information is coming to light hour by hour," he said.
He said forensic searches of vehicles were proving "extremely valuable" and thousands of hours of CCTV were being sifted through.
In other developments:In other developments:
  • Prime Minister Gordon Brown said it was "clear that we are dealing, in general terms, with people who are associated with al-Qaeda"
  • Prime Minister Gordon Brown said it was "clear that we are dealing, in general terms, with people who are associated with al-Qaeda"
  • A controlled explosion was carried out on a car at the hospital where a suspect is being treated. It is thought to have been connected to the failed airport bombing, police said
  • A controlled explosion was carried out on a car at the hospital where a suspect is being treated. It is thought to have been connected to the failed airport bombing, police said
  • United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon said in a statement that he "deplored" the attempted attacks and said he would discuss them with Mr Brown when he visited London next week
  • United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon said in a statement that he "deplored" the attempted attacks and said he would discuss them with Mr Brown when he visited London next week
  • US President George Bush said the failed bombings showed "the war against these extremists goes on". He praised "the very strong response" of the UK government
  • US President George Bush said the failed bombings showed "the war against these extremists goes on". He praised "the very strong response" of the UK government
  • Home Secretary Jacqui Smith will make a statement on the situation in the Commons on Monday
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  • Police have urged anyone with information to phone the confidential Anti-Terrorism hotline number on 0800789321.Police have urged anyone with information to phone the confidential Anti-Terrorism hotline number on 0800789321.