Biochemist arrested in Egypt over bombings

THE race to find the masterminds behind the London bomb atrocities gathered pace last night as an Egyptian chemical expert suspected of involvement in the blasts was arrested in Cairo.

Magdy el-Nashar, who was awarded a PhD in biochemical science at Leeds University in May, allegedly rented out a flat in the city used by the attackers as their “bomb factory”.

The 33-year-old left Britain a few days before the July 7 attacks, telling colleagues he had visa problems. Police believe he is connected to the fourth bomber Lyndsay Jermaine who rented a Leeds flat from him.