London bombings: Egyptian chemist set free

Authorities today released an Egyptian chemist detained for questioning following the July 7 bombings in London, an Interior Ministry official said.

Magdy el-Nashar had been sought by Britain in connection with the attacks in London, which killed at least 56 people in explosions on London’s Underground and on a bus. El-Nashar was arrested by the Egyptians soon after the bombings, and officials from Scotland Yard travelled to Egypt to attend his questioning.