Line of Duty is to return for two more series on BBC Two.

The acclaimed police thriller starring Martin Compston and Vicky McClure will air a third and fourth series, comprising six episodes each.

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The second series, which starred Keeley Hawes as conflicted cop DI Lindsay Denton, attracted an average of 3.4m viewers across February and March.

Creator and writer Jed Mercurio said: "We're profoundly grateful to the fans who not only watched Line Of Duty but also made it such a talking point, and to BBC Two for this rare and immensely flattering opportunity.

"For series three and four, I can promise two explosive new cases for AC-12, new guest stars as police officers are investigated for corruption, further twists and turns from the loose ends of series two, and maybe even some surprise reappearances."

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Ben Stephenson, Controller of BBC Drama, added: "Line Of Duty shows what the reinvestment of money in drama on BBC Two has achieved - unique, powerful and gripping drama that gets the nation talking.

"Bringing it back for two more years is the easiest decision I have made. The only thing to expect from the show is the unexpected so I'm excited to see where the next twists and turns take the series."

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Watch a trailer for series two of Line of Duty below:

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