Local representatives question official accounts after suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford
Summary
About 85 homes near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire were evacuated after five men were arrested over suspected bomb-related offences, then released on bail. Local representatives questioned how the authorities handled the situation and raised concerns about security, especially since Iran had previously warned the UK that RAF Fairford was a potential target.Key Facts
- Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences in Whelford near RAF Fairford.
- Around 85 properties were evacuated on Sunday morning as a safety measure.
- The men were later re-arrested on suspicion of terror offences but released on bail on Monday.
- A police cordon remained around the village while some residents were allowed to return.
- Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had warned RAF Fairford was a legitimate target if used for attacks on Iran.
- Iran has denied involvement and condemned claims linking it to the incident.
- MP Roz Savage said she would write to the prime minister and defence secretary to ask questions about the security response.
- Local councillors expressed confusion about why, if the men were under surveillance, they were allowed to come close to homes.
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