Helen Flanagan
United Kingdompolice chiefFemaleb. 19866.9Global Dominance: 0.00%Helen Flanagan is the Chief Superintendent of the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command, where she oversees operations related to terrorism and public safety in London. She has made headlines recently for her comments regarding the arrests of individuals supporting the proscribed group Palestine Action, emphasizing the legal implications of encouraging support for this group under counter-terrorism laws.
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Helen Flanagan stated that the case shows the use of national security law abroad.
Εντός και Εκτός: Τις διεργασίες στο Ριάντ παρακολουθεί η Αθήνα
Greece· 2026-08-01
Helen Flanagan, the head of the London Counter-Terrorism Police Unit, stated that the investigation shows the National Security Act can be applied abroad.
İngiltere’nin İran bağlantılı casusluk dosyası: Kritik üste ne oldu? Komşuları onu taksi şoförü olarak tanıyordu
Turkey· 2026-08-01
Helen Flanagan, the head of counter-terrorism policing in London, stated that the case demonstrates the use of the National Security Act overseas.
British-Azerbaijani man arrested in Cyprus over alleged spying on UK airbase for Iran | CyprusUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-31
Helen Flanagan, the head of London's anti-terrorism police, confirmed the charges against Vahid Abari.
بازداشت وحید عابری در انگلیس به اتهام جاسوسی برای ایران
Iran· 2026-07-17
Helen Flanagan is the head of CTP London and addressed concerns regarding the use of hidden cameras to spy on journalists.
Man accused of using hidden camera to spy on UK-based Iranian journalistUnited Kingdom· 2026-05-29Helen Flanagan is the head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, which is leading the investigation.
Four men arrested suspected of spying for Iranian intelligence in London area | UK newsUnited Kingdom· 2026-03-06Helen Flanagan, the head of the counter-terrorism unit in the Metropolitan Police, commented on the arrests as part of a long-term investigation.
بريطانيا تعتقل 4 أشخاص للاشتباه بتجسسهم على اليهود لصالح إيران.. تفاصيل
Egypt· 2026-03-06Helen Flanagan is a well-known actress recognized for her role in Coronation Street.
Üç çocuğunun babası kolundan tuttuğu gibi sokağa attı... 'Parayı ben verdim, burası benim': Milyonluk eve acı veda!Turkey· 2026-01-16
Detective Chief Superintendent Helen Flanagan said it was a false narrative that the proscription of Palestine Action would bar people from supporting Palestinians.
UK police arrest over 800 people at pro-Palestinian demonstration in London under terrorism law
New Zealand· 2025-09-09
Chief Supt Helen Flanagan, head of operations for the Met's Counter Terrorism Command, stated that Palestine Action is clearly proscribed as a terrorist group.
Five members of group opposing Palestine Action ban arrestedUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-02