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August 19, 2013updated 20 Aug 2013 2:39pm

Guardian journalist promises new revelations after partner’s detention

By Gavriel Hollander

The row over the detention and questioning of the partner of Guardian journalist Glenn Greenwald escalated today as he threatened to publish details of UK security operations.

David Miranda, Greenwald’s Brazilian partner, was stopped at Healthrow Airport on Sunday under Britain’s anti-terror laws.

According to The Guardian, Miranda was held for nine hours – the maximum allowed under law before a suspect must be released or arrested – before being released without charge.

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