MI5 reports 48% rise in state-threat investigations amid growing violence

In March 2024, journalist Pouria Zeraati was stabbed in a targeted attack in London, linked to the Iranian regime. MI5 reported a 48% increase in state-threat investigations within a year, indicating rising violence against dissidents from countries like Russia and China. Experts warn the UK has become a 'hunting ground' for authoritarian regimes, endangering those seeking refuge.

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