Tuesday briefing: Inside the suspected bomb plot at RAF Fairford
Summary
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack after a local farmer reported suspicious vans and masked men. The men, all young UK nationals from London, were released on bail as police and authorities investigate the incident near the US-operated military base.Key Facts
- RAF Fairford is a military airbase operated by the US Air Force in Gloucestershire, UK.
- Early Sunday morning, a farmer noticed three vans parked oddly and several masked men near the base.
- The farmer tried to contact the Ministry of Defence but then called police, who arrived about 10 minutes later.
- Police arrested five men, aged 23 to 25, all UK nationals from London, on explosives and terrorism preparation charges.
- The men were released on bail the following day as the investigation continues.
- Questions have been raised about how the suspicious vehicles and men went unnoticed at the high-security site.
- Defence Secretary Wes Streeting acknowledged the farmer's help but suggested some details in her account may not be fully accurate.
- The incident was declared a major incident by police as they look into the event.
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