Britain to deport 10 foreigners seen as threat

By Michael Holden, Reuters, Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:56 AM ET

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain detained 10 people on Thursday, including the alleged spiritual leader of al Qaeda in Europe, saying they were a threat to national security and would be deported.
Jordanian national Abu Qatada, also accused by Spanish prosecutors of being an inspiration for those who launched the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, was one of those held, his lawyer Gareth Peirce said.
Prime Minister Tony Blair has been under pressure to take tough action against foreign nationals who incite terrorism after four British Muslim bombers killed themselves and 52 other people in attacks on London's transport system on July 7.
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