Five Arrested in Plot Against Pope Benedict

Must be some of those wayward Presbyterians. Couldn't possibly be peaceful Muslims.

Police have arrested five men in connection with an alleged plot against the pope.

Counter-terrorism officers from Scotland Yard swooped on the men after receiving information that Pope Benedict XVI could be in danger.

A spokesman for the Metropolitan police said the security arrangements for Benedict's visit had been reviewed, but said his itinerary would not be affected by the arrests.

The suspects, aged 26, 27, 36, 40 and 50, were held under the Terrorism Act 2000 at business premises in central London. They were taken to a central London police station where they will be interviewed by detectives.

The spokesman said: "At approximately 5.45 this morning five men were arrested by officers from the Metropolitan Police Services Counter Terrorism Command on suspicion of the commission, preparation, or instigation of acts of terrorism … Searches are being carried out under the Terrorism Act 2000 at business premises in central London and residential premises in north London and east London."

Update: The five arrested are Algerians. Must be one of those small factions of Algerian extremists.