British Terror Suspect Deported from Kenya

A British man with suspected ties to terrorism, Jermaine Grant, was deported from Kenya to the UK on Thursday, August 8th.

Grant had been serving a prison sentence in Kenya for possession of bomb-making materials and forgery. Upon his arrival in the UK, he was immediately arrested on an outstanding warrant related to previous offences. Grant is known to be an associate of Samantha Lewthwaite, the notorious "White Widow" wanted in connection with multiple terrorist attacks. The pair shared an apartment where police discovered bomb-making materials and a manual.

While Grant was convicted of possessing these materials, he was acquitted of a larger conspiracy charge. The deportation comes after a Kenyan court ordered Grant's repatriation following the completion of his sentence. However, discrepancies between Kenyan and UK prison calculations led to delays in his return. The UK will now face the task of managing a potentially dangerous individual with a history of extremist connections.

The British man arrived in the United Kingdom on a Kenya Airways flight, accompanied by Kenyan officials. The Home Office declined to provide details on the restrictions that would be imposed on Grant upon his return to British soil. A spokesperson from the Metropolitan Police confirms that on August 8th, officers arrested the 41-year-old Grant, who had been wanted for violating the terms of his parole following a previous conviction. He was apprehended at Heathrow Airport as he arrived from Kenya.

Grant's parole conditions had been revoked in August 2005 due to an initial breach. Upon his return to the UK on August 8th, Grant was arrested not only for being unlawfully at large but also on suspicion of membership in Al-Shabaab. As of the latest update, Grant remains in police custody while authorities continue their investigation into these serious allegations.