Four Hackers Arrested by UK Police After Attacks on M&S Co‑op and Harrods

UK law enforcement authorities have made significant progress in their investigation into cyber attacks targeting some of Britain’s most prominent retailers, with four individuals now in custody following coordinated arrests across the West Midlands and London.

The National Crime Agency (NCA) announced today that four suspects—two males aged 19, a 17-year-old male, and a 20-year-old female—were apprehended this morning on suspicion of multiple serious offences.

The charges include Computer Misuse Act violations, blackmail, money laundering, and participation in organized criminal activities.

All arrests were conducted at the suspects’ home addresses, with electronic devices seized for comprehensive digital forensic examination.

The arrests relate to cyber attacks that targeted three major British retailers: Marks & Spencer (M&S), Co-op, and luxury department store Harrods.

These coordinated attacks occurred in April 2025, causing significant disruption to the affected businesses and potentially compromising sensitive customer and corporate data.

Deputy Director Paul Foster ...