UK police charge 12th man over 'bomb plot'

British police have charged a 12th suspect in connection with an alleged plot to blow up US-bound airliners.

British police have charged a 12th suspect in connection with an alleged plot to blow up US-bound airliners.

Umair Hussain (24) was charged with failing to disclose information that could have prevented a terrorist attack, police said. He is due to appear in a London court this morning.

Police announced on August 10th they had thwarted a plot to blow up US-bound airliners over the Atlantic by smuggling liquid explosives onto flights.

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