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Teenager held over hacking claims

A teenager arrested by detectives as part of the investigation into hacking groups Anonymous and LulzSec is due to be questioned by detectives.

The alleged hacker, 18, who is said to use the online nickname "Topiary" and present as himself as a spokesman for the groups, was detained at an address in the Shetland Islands on Wednesday, Scotland Yard said.

He is due to arrive at a central London police station for questioning.