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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Margaret Davies

Counter-terror police arrest former parliament worker under anti-hacking laws

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle announced on Monday that the former staff member had been detained - (Reuters/Phil Noble)

A former houses of Parliament employee has been arrested under anti-hacking laws.

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Coventry on Thursday on suspicion of offences under the Computer Misuse Act, the Metropolitan Police said.

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