Terror suspect out on bail seven years after arrest

Alleged al-Qaeda operative said to have “direct links” with Osama bin Laden was released on bail from a top-security jail Long Lartin An alleged al-Qaeda operative said to have “direct links” with Osama bin Laden was released on bail from a top-security jail. The Algerian man, identified only as U, left Long Lartin prison in Worcestershire after spending more than seven years in jail fighting extradition and deportation. His release came two weeks after the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) granted bail to the radical preacher Abu Qatada. A third terror suspect, who was cleared of conspiracy to murder in the “ricin plot” trial in 2005, is negotiating for his release on bail. Yesterday's release of U followed his challenge in the Court of Appeal, which overturned SIAC's ruling that he could be deported to Algeria.... [read full story]