Five men arrested in RAF Fairford incident released on police bail
Summary
Five men in their 20s were arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of terrorism but have since been released on police bail with restrictions. The incident involved suspicious vehicles near the airbase, prompting evacuations and a counter-terrorism investigation, with authorities considering links to foreign states.Key Facts
- Five UK men aged 23 to 25 were arrested near RAF Fairford on terrorism-related charges.
- Police investigated suspicious vehicles and declared a major incident, evacuating 85 homes.
- The men were initially suspected under the Explosives Act and later for preparing a terrorist act.
- They are from London areas: Westminster, Camden, and Willesden.
- A local farmer called 999 after seeing masked men and blocked roads, likely preventing further actions.
- Counter-terror police are exploring if foreign state proxies were involved.
- The Iranian embassy denied involvement and condemned claims linking Iran to the incident.
- RAF Fairford is used by the U.S. Air Force for operations, including recent strikes in the Middle East.
- President Donald Trump criticized the decision to release the men on bail, saying the US would not have done so.
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