Man held over 'expenses leaks'

POLICE arrested a man yesterday on suspicion of leaking details of the cost of protecting VIPs.

The arrest is believed to relate to media stories detailing expenses claims of people employed to protect the likes of ex- prime minister Tony Blair.

Officers from the MPS Directorate of Professional Standards arrested the 27-year-old man on suspicion of breaching Section 5 of the Official Secrets Act.

Police said the man was a former contractor to the MPS. He was arrested at work in central London and was in custody.

This month, a newspaper revealed claims made by the team of officers who protect Mr Blair around the clock.