Brief
Suspect called police before arrest in RAF Fairford terror plot
One of the five men arrested near RAF Fairford called emergency services before police detained the group, according to a report cited by The Times.
By Felo News Desk · Published
One of the five men detained near the Royal Air Force base at Fairford called the 999 emergency line shortly before police arrested the group, a detail reported by The Times and cited by the Sydney Morning Herald.
Police stopped the suspects near three white vans that had been parked at the base perimeter; the vehicles were later examined and found to contain a quantity of petrol but no improvised explosive devices, according to Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor of National Counter Terrorism Policing.
The five men, aged 23‑25, were released on police bail about 38 hours after their arrest and remain under investigation.
Key facts
- One of the five suspects called the 999 emergency line before police detained the group near RAF Fairford. (smh.com.au)
- Police examined three white vans at the base perimeter and found petrol but no explosives. (smh.com.au)
- Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor confirmed no improvised explosive devices were found. (smh.com.au)
- The five men were released on bail about 38 hours after their arrest. (smh.com.au)
What we don't know yet
- Exact time of the 999 call
- Identity and background of the suspect who called
- Details of the investigation's next steps
Sources
- [1] smh.com.au
- [2] nypost.com
- [3] standard.co.uk
