Police to probe British spies’ role in rendition

BRITISH spies accused of helping in the rendition and torture of two Libyan rebels will be investigated by police, officials said.

Scotland Yard launched the criminal inquiry after saying the allegations were so serious that they must be investigated immediately and could not wait for an official inquiry into British complicity in torture.

Lawyers for the two Libyans, who are planning legal action against the British government, called for their claims to be investigated “promptly and comprehensively”.