In an
article on 13 August 2006 we stated that Samih Ahmed of Walthamstow,
east London, had been arrested in connection with the alleged liquid
bombs terrorist plot to blow up passenger aircraft. This was incorrect.
We accept that Mr Ahmed has never been involved in any terrorist
activity nor has he ever been arrested or questioned in connection with
any such matters. We apologise to him for distress and embarrassment
suffered.
More like this here, here, here and here.
UPDATE February 26: The Guardian ran this correction today:
Samih Ahmed - an apology. In a table headed Suspects, August 12,
last year, we stated that Samih Ahmed of Walthamstow had been arrested
in connection with the alleged liquid-bombs terrorist plot to blow up
passenger aircraft. This was incorrect. Mr Ahmed has never been
arrested or questioned in connection with the alleged terror plot and
has never been complicit in any terrorist activity. We apologise to Mr
Ahmed for the distress and embarrassment caused.
