Former parliamentary worker arrested in Coventry under anti-hacking laws
Security concerns rise as counter-terrorism police lead investigation
Police are investigating a former employee of the Houses of Parliament who was arrested in Coventry on suspicion of computer misuse offences.
The Metropolitan Police detained a 40-year-old man last Thursday, as part of an inquiry led by Counter Terrorism Policing London.
The arrest was made under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, raising concerns over security within parliamentary operations during his employment.
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle confirmed the detention at the start of business on Monday, announcing the security matter to parliamentarians.
On Tuesday, a spokesperson from the Met commented: "A 40-year-old man was arrested at an address in Coventry by detectives from Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London on Thursday 16th April on suspicion of offences contrary to Section One of the Computer Misuse Act 1990."
Further details reveal that the man was arrested and taken into custody, before being released on bail to return in July.
The investigation is gaining support from the Met's Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, responsible for the security of sensitive locations such as the Houses of Parliament.