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Page last updated at 12:25 GMT, Tuesday, 26 August 2008 13:25 UK

Three arrested over 'Obama plot'

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Three people have been arrested in the US over an alleged plot to kill presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

Police found two rifles in a car along with camouflage clothing, walkie-talkies and the drug methamphetamine.

One of the suspects arrested, Nathan Johnson, gave an interview to CBS News while being held on drugs charges.

Mr Johnson said one of his friends had planned to assassinate Mr Obama but denied any personal involvement.

This report is from Joel Brown at CBS News.

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