Brief
UK nationals arrested over alleged RAF Fairford terror plot
Five men from London were detained after a farmer reported masked individuals and three vans near the RAF base, but no explosives were found.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Five men in their 20s, all UK nationals from London, were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act and preparation of a terrorist act after a local farmer reported masked individuals and three suspicious vans near RAF Fairford at around 1.36 am on Sunday, Standard reported. Dozens of homes were evacuated, a 400‑metre cordon was set up and bomb disposal teams were deployed. The suspects – a 24‑year‑old from Camden, three men aged 23‑25 from Westminster and a 24‑year‑old from Willesden – were released on bail on Monday pending further enquiries. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting praised the farmer’s alert, while Iran denied any link to the arrests.
Key facts
- Five men in their 20s from London were arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of a terror plot. (standard.co.uk)
- The arrests followed a farmer’s report of masked men and three vans at around 1.36 am. (standard.co.uk)
- All five suspects were released on bail the following afternoon. (standard.co.uk)
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting praised the farmer’s alert; Iran denied involvement. (standard.co.uk)
What we don't know yet
- Exact motive of the suspected plot
- Whether any additional suspects are under investigation
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Who are the UK nationals arrested on suspicion of ‘terror’ plot at RAF Fairford?”
